A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE 2025-2026 NESHOBA CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY CHEER TEAM ON THEIR UNDEFEATED COMPETITION SEASON AND FOR WINNING THE NATIONAL CHEERLEADERS ASSOCIATION (NCA) HIGH SCHOOL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP IN THE ADVANCED NON-TUMBLING GAME PERFORMANCE DIVISION.
Summary
House Resolution 88 is a ceremonial resolution honoring the 2025-2026 Neshoba Central High School Varsity Cheer Team for an undefeated season and for winning the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) High School National Championship in the Advanced Non-Tumbling Game Performance division. The resolution also recognizes the team’s regional title and its first MHSAA state championship in 11 years, while highlighting the athletes’ dedication, discipline, teamwork, and school spirit.
The resolution names the team members, acknowledges Coach Nikki Morrow and Choreographer Austin McNair, and credits the support of families, the Neshoba County School District, and the Philadelphia, Mississippi community. It concludes by formally commending and congratulating the team and directing that copies of the resolution be provided to the team and the Capitol Press Corps.
Impact
HR88 does not change or create any state law, appropriations, or regulatory requirements. Its effect is limited to official legislative recognition of a Mississippi high school athletic team and public acknowledgment of the school, district, coaches, families, and community associated with the team’s championship season.
Sentiment
The sentiment surrounding the resolution is strongly positive and celebratory. The bill is framed as a House expression of pride in outstanding student-athletes and was adopted without any indicated opposition, reflecting broad support for honoring the team’s accomplishments.
Contention
There is no notable policy contention in the available record because the resolution is purely commemorative. The only substantive emphasis is on recognition of the team’s athletic success and the community support behind it, rather than any disputed legal or fiscal issue.