The resolution recognizes the Taylor High School Tigers baseball team for winning the 2024 Class 1A state championship, marking their third consecutive title and eighth overall in school history. The championship game, held on May 16, 2024, at Bear Stadium in Conway, saw the Tigers defeat the West Side Greers Ferry Eagles with a score of 10-2. The team concluded the season with an impressive 17-game winning streak and an overall record of 23 wins and 4 losses. Notable achievements include individual honors for team members, such as Jessie Umphries being named to the All-State Tournament Team and several players earning All-Region and All-Conference distinctions.
The resolution also highlights the leadership of Head Coach Brian Fowler and his assistant coaches, Scott Smith and Hayden Lindsey. Coach Fowler expressed pride in the team's accomplishments, emphasizing the significance of winning a state championship and the mental toughness displayed by the players throughout the season. The Senate of the Ninety-Fifth General Assembly of the State of Arkansas officially recognizes the Tigers' achievement and plans to present a copy of the resolution to Coach Fowler.