MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE 2025 Regular Session To: Rules By: Senator(s) Frazier, Norwood Senate Resolution 91 (As Adopted by Senate) A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE RAYMOND HIGH SCHOOL RANGERS BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM AND COACH TONY TADLOCK FOR WINNING BACK-TO-BACK MHSAA CLASS 4A STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS. WHEREAS, when Tony Tadlock took the Raymond coaching job in 2017, he wanted his team to be built on three things: family, brotherhood and culture. From being Mississippi's No. 1 team in 2024, coming off an MHSAA Class 4A Title and losing eight seniors, Coach Tadlock said no one gave them a chance this season; however, Tadlock kept to his mission; and WHEREAS, if fans still had doubts, the March 1, 2025, championship ended them. The Raymond High School Rangers won the MHSAA Class 4A Championship, 48-43, over Morton at Mississippi Coliseum. The Rangers (26-8) defended their 2023-24 title and claimed their seventh overall; and WHEREAS, "This group bought in. They did what we asked them to do," said Coach Tadlock. "They didn't listen to the outside noise, and obviously, now they're state champions"; and WHEREAS, a fourth quarter surge by Morton (22-8) saw the game tied at 41 with under two minutes remaining. But Raymond senior Jadyn Garrett said his team used one motto the whole season in pressure situations, "We good." Behind Garrett who had 13 points, Eli Robinson added nine points for Raymond; and WHEREAS, the eight-year coach knew this year's team would be different. Garrett said the junior class last season helped the seniors shine, so this season he and his teammates knew they could make it back to the Coliseum and win a title; and WHEREAS, the 2024-2025 Raymond High School Basketball Roster: Jay'don Clark, Coach Mac, KeyDarius Downs, Brandon Jones, Landon Shelby, Miles Norman, Tecarius Berry, Cortez Thomas, Kenneth Turner, Kemonte Wright, Asyiah Owens, Martavin McWilliams, Tremaine Dixon, Kenneth Frazier, Zhakeius Jackson, Marlon Kidd, Larry Lee, Adonis Dixon, Jay Singleton, EJ Paymon, Mekhi Strong, Tanari Stewart, Matthew Gillam, Keymarius Lewis, Jacob Killingsworth, Tre'Shon Neal, Kaleb Williams, Eli Robinson, Jessie Mallard, Walderius Frazier, Brandon Walker, Willie Myles, Nick Turner, Camryn Young, Keyonn Downs, Jabarie Robinson, Tradavis Thompson, Khyree Mosley, Demarion Terry, Jordan Cortez Marshall, KenJuan Davis, Jadyn Garrett, Christian Noel, Chris Stephens, Alvin Brown and Jakorie Smith; and WHEREAS, it is with great pride that we recognize these student athletes who have brought honor to their team, their school, their community and to the State of Mississippi: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby commend and congratulate the Raymond High School Rangers Boys Basketball Team and Coach Tony Tadlock for winning back-to-back MHSAA Class 4A State Championships, and extend to the team, coaches, parents, and sponsors our best wishes for future championships. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be presented to Coach Tony Tadlock for the team, forwarded to Raymond Principal Charles Willis and the Hinds County Board of Education and be made available to the Capitol Press Corps.
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2025 Regular Session
To: Rules
By: Senator(s) Frazier, Norwood
# Senate Resolution 91
## (As Adopted by Senate)
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE RAYMOND HIGH SCHOOL RANGERS BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM AND COACH TONY TADLOCK FOR WINNING BACK-TO-BACK MHSAA CLASS 4A STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS.
WHEREAS, when Tony Tadlock took the Raymond coaching job in 2017, he wanted his team to be built on three things: family, brotherhood and culture. From being Mississippi's No. 1 team in 2024, coming off an MHSAA Class 4A Title and losing eight seniors, Coach Tadlock said no one gave them a chance this season; however, Tadlock kept to his mission; and
WHEREAS, if fans still had doubts, the March 1, 2025, championship ended them. The Raymond High School Rangers won the MHSAA Class 4A Championship, 48-43, over Morton at Mississippi Coliseum. The Rangers (26-8) defended their 2023-24 title and claimed their seventh overall; and
WHEREAS, "This group bought in. They did what we asked them to do," said Coach Tadlock. "They didn't listen to the outside noise, and obviously, now they're state champions"; and
WHEREAS, a fourth quarter surge by Morton (22-8) saw the game tied at 41 with under two minutes remaining. But Raymond senior Jadyn Garrett said his team used one motto the whole season in pressure situations, "We good." Behind Garrett who had 13 points, Eli Robinson added nine points for Raymond; and
WHEREAS, the eight-year coach knew this year's team would be different. Garrett said the junior class last season helped the seniors shine, so this season he and his teammates knew they could make it back to the Coliseum and win a title; and
WHEREAS, the 2024-2025 Raymond High School Basketball Roster: Jay'don Clark, Coach Mac, KeyDarius Downs, Brandon Jones, Landon Shelby, Miles Norman, Tecarius Berry, Cortez Thomas, Kenneth Turner, Kemonte Wright, Asyiah Owens, Martavin McWilliams, Tremaine Dixon, Kenneth Frazier, Zhakeius Jackson, Marlon Kidd, Larry Lee, Adonis Dixon, Jay Singleton, EJ Paymon, Mekhi Strong, Tanari Stewart, Matthew Gillam, Keymarius Lewis, Jacob Killingsworth, Tre'Shon Neal, Kaleb Williams, Eli Robinson, Jessie Mallard, Walderius Frazier, Brandon Walker, Willie Myles, Nick Turner, Camryn Young, Keyonn Downs, Jabarie Robinson, Tradavis Thompson, Khyree Mosley, Demarion Terry, Jordan Cortez Marshall, KenJuan Davis, Jadyn Garrett, Christian Noel, Chris Stephens, Alvin Brown and Jakorie Smith; and
WHEREAS, it is with great pride that we recognize these student athletes who have brought honor to their team, their school, their community and to the State of Mississippi:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby commend and congratulate the Raymond High School Rangers Boys Basketball Team and Coach Tony Tadlock for winning back-to-back MHSAA Class 4A State Championships, and extend to the team, coaches, parents, and sponsors our best wishes for future championships.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be presented to Coach Tony Tadlock for the team, forwarded to Raymond Principal Charles Willis and the Hinds County Board of Education and be made available to the Capitol Press Corps.