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SR 775: George Washington Carver High School; commend

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Senate Resolution 775

By: Senators Harbison of the 15th, Robertson of the 29th, Halpern of the 39th, Kemp of the 38th, Orrock of the 36th and others

A RESOLUTION

Commending and congratulating George Washington Carver High School on winning the 2025 GHSA Class 2A State Football Championship; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, on December 16, 2025, George Washington Carver High School captured its second consecutive GHSA Class 2A State Football Championship with a decisive 24-7 victory over Hapeville Charter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia; and

WHEREAS, the Tigers completed an undefeated 15-0 season, demonstrating exceptional discipline, teamwork, perseverance, and athletic excellence throughout the 2025 campaign; and

WHEREAS, the championship game remained closely contested at 10-7 until the fourth quarter, when Carver's determination and preparation propelled the team to score two touchdowns just 33 seconds apart, securing a commanding victory; and

WHEREAS, JaMarcus Davis was named the game's Most Valuable Player after delivering a pivotal 36-yard interception return for a touchdown; and

WHEREAS, Jakobe Caslin powered into the end zone with a 1-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter, quarterback Sebastian Herd connected with Kamari "KJ" Miles for a key touchdown pass, and Kendrick Pierce Spencer opened the scoring with a 33-yard field goal; and

WHEREAS, this remarkable achievement was accomplished under the leadership of first-year head coach Jarvis Jones, a former National Football League player and Carver alumnus, who has now won a state championship as both a player in 2007 and as head coach in 2025; and

WHEREAS, this victory marks the third state football championship in the proud history of George Washington Carver High School and follows the Tigers' 2024 state title, firmly establishing the program as a dominant force in Georgia Class 2A football; and

WHEREAS, the players, coaches, faculty, staff, families, and supporters of George Washington Carver High School have brought great pride and distinction to their school, community, and the State of Georgia through their outstanding accomplishment.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend and congratulate George Washington Carver High School on winning the 2025 GHSA Class 2A State Football Championship and extend best wishes for continued success in the years to come.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to George Washington Carver High School.