2019 Regular Session ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 84
BY SENATOR CORTEZ
A RESOLUTION
To commend the St. Thomas More High School Lady Cougars girls soccer team and Head
Coach Daniel Underwood on their second consecutive Division II State
Championship.
WHEREAS, the St. Thomas More High School girls soccer team completed another
sensational season, defending its 2018 crown title to earn the Division II 2019 state
championship title for the second year in a row after defeating Lakeshore High School by
a score of two to zero, to win another thrilling state championship game on Thursday
February 21, 2019, at Ragin' Cajuns Soccer/Track Complex in Lafayette, Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, the state championship win was the culmination of another
unforgettable season; and
WHEREAS, the coaching staff, Head Coach Daniel Underwood and his assistant
coaches Katie Breaux, Tommy Wilder, Jonathan Walsh, and Nicole Dincau, and all the
members of the 2018-2019 team performed at a superb level of excellence throughout the
entire season and into the playoffs, and each of these great athletes and staff deserves
recognition for their vital contributions to the winning effort of the state championship title;
and
WHEREAS, the distinguished team of champions includes varsity team members,
Avery Wright, Paityn Gautreaux, Ainsley Morgan, Erin Bednarz, Kate David, Avery
Quoyeser, Maddie Moreau, named Most Valuable Player, Julia Spielmann, Peyton St. Pierre,
Claire Werther, Emily Champion, Natalie Roy, Riley Leblanc, Amelie Echeverria, Lexi
Cheramie, Harper Skrasek, Raegan Latiolas, Ann-Marie Alack, Kate O'Neal, and Meredith
Arnold; and junior varsity team members Kate Horton, Kamryn Miller, Hailey Gannon,
Maddie Lacombe, Cecile Templet, Ashley Hyde, Andrea De La Torre, Marissa Alexander,
Adele Mooney, Sarah George, Mary Werther, Graycie Gautreaux, Mia Andrews, Nicole
Bellar, Bailey Bronner, Kyleigh Gaudet, Alexis Zerangue, Ava Laborde, and Ashli
Williams; and
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WHEREAS, the alumni and fans of St. Thomas More High School recognize the
immense pride and distinguished honor the soccer team brings to its school, community, and
state.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby commend and congratulate the St. Thomas More High School Lady Cougars
girls soccer team upon winning the 2019 Division II State Championship and does hereby
extend best wishes to the players, coaches, and all who are involved in this fine athletics
program as they celebrate their exceptional season and prepare for continued growth and
success in the future.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
St. Thomas More High School Lady Cougars girls soccer team and Head Coach
Daniel Underwood.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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