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2026 Regular Session ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 84
BY SENATORS STINE, ABRAHAM AND REESE
A RESOLUTION
To commend and congratulate the St. Louis Catholic High School boys soccer team upon
winning the Division III state championship.
WHEREAS, the members of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana take great
pride in recognizing the achievements of student-athletes whose discipline, perseverance,
and teamwork bring honor to their schools and communities; and
WHEREAS, the boys soccer team of St. Louis Catholic High School in Lake Charles
captured the Division III state championship with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over University
Laboratory School at Strawberry Stadium; and
WHEREAS, the victory marked the Saints' fourteenth state championship in program
history and their first since 2017, continuing a long tradition of excellence that has defined
the St. Louis Catholic High School's soccer program for decades; and
WHEREAS, the Saints compiled an outstanding 20-5 record and demonstrated
resilience and determination throughout the season and postseason; and
WHEREAS, the team's belief and momentum were forged through several defining
moments during the season, including a significant victory at Bossier that broke a
longstanding St. Louis Catholic's losing streak at that venue and ignited the team's
confidence; and
WHEREAS, the Saints also secured a signature victory over perennial powerhouse
Catholic High School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, when Cameron Dufrene scored the
decisive goal with ten minutes remaining and goalkeeper Nicholas Jackson delivered a
dramatic penalty save in the final minute to preserve the win; and
WHEREAS, St. Louis Catholic went on to win eleven of its final thirteen regular
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season games, including several key victories over local rivals, further establishing the team
as a championship contender; and
WHEREAS, the Saints displayed remarkable resolve during the postseason, rallying
for comeback victories in both the quarterfinal round against E.D. White Catholic High
School and the semifinal round against Loyola College Prep in Shreveport; and
WHEREAS, in the semifinal match up, Tucker Williams delivered a clutch hat trick
and Will Flavin scored two goals as the Saints surged to a 6-2 victory after trailing early; and
WHEREAS, the championship match proved to be a defensive battle in which
sophomore goalkeeper Nicholas Jackson made key saves to keep the game scoreless in the
first half; and
WHEREAS, the Saints broke through in the thirty-fourth minute when senior
midfielder Drake Hinton lofted a corner kick to junior forward Will Flavin, whose header
found the back of the net for the match's only goal, earning Flavin Most Outstanding Player
honors; and
WHEREAS, Flavin's performance was particularly inspiring as he returned from
injury during the playoffs to play a pivotal role in the Saints' championship run; and
WHEREAS, throughout the season, Ty Pousson provided consistent offensive
leadership, finishing with seventeen goals and twelve assists to lead the team in both
categories; and
WHEREAS, the Saints' championship season was guided by first-year Head Coach
Zach Malik and assistant coaches Alexander Stroh, Tyson Green, Matthew Walsh, and Noah
Ellender, whose leadership, preparation, and dedication helped restore the program to
championship form; and
WHEREAS, Assistant Coach Alexander Stroh devoted countless hours to scouting
opponents across the state and conducting detailed film analysis while continuing his
personal legacy with the program, having won three state championships as a player for St.
Louis Catholic, including scoring the winning goal in the state final during his senior season;
and
WHEREAS, the team dedicated its championship run to honoring the memory of
tragically lost teammates, drawing inspiration from their legacy throughout the season; and
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WHEREAS, the members of the championship team include Ty Pousson, Will
Flavin, Jack Bartlett, Harrison Hurt, Drake Hinton, Griffin Hanks, Max Hoffoss, Patrick
Namie, Nicholas Jackson, Tucker Williams, Brice Foreman, Diego Ramon Moreno,
Cameron Dufrene, Henry Tadlock, Jace Manuel, Liam English, Abram Green, Felix Huber,
Ashton Jacques, Maddox Authement, Sam Richards, Logan Biven, Owen Pousson, Finley
Green, Max Nixon, Demoine Mercer, Levi Burton, and Paul Adams; and
WHEREAS, the dedication, sportsmanship, and teamwork demonstrated by the St.
Louis Catholic Saints reflect great credit upon the players, coaches, faculty, families, and the
entire Lake Charles community.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby commend and congratulate the St. Louis Catholic High School boys soccer team
upon winning the Division III state championship and does hereby extend best wishes for
continued success in the future.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to St.
Louis Catholic High School and to Head Coach Zach Malik.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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