WHEREAS, The Freeman High School Scotties are the 2013 State 1A Football Champions; and
     WHEREAS, This championship reflects the hard work of the student athletes at Freeman High School; and
     WHEREAS, Head Coach Jim Wood, who has been with the Scotties since 2004, led the team to an undefeated season of fourteen wins to zero losses overall, six to zero in District games; and
     WHEREAS, A state championship also reflects the tremendous sacrifices of coaches, managers, parents, and the community; and
     WHEREAS, The Rockford community, including staff, parents, and students, all came out to show their support; and
     WHEREAS, The excellent tradition of continual success reflects the outstanding leadership at the Freeman School District; and
     WHEREAS, It takes teamwork to win a state title and each player deserves recognition for their time and commitment to football. The players for the State Champions representing Freeman High School are Max Laib, JT Neely, Ryan Sousa, Markus Goldbach, Ben Darcy, Keegan Luhr, Preston Hoppman, Jesse Kitterman, Billy Sims, Jesse Schmidlkofer, AJ Iris, Aaron Mettler, Robbie McClure, Jesse Unfred, Conner Rubright, Josh McCain, Jack Paukert, Konner Forshag, McKabe Cottrell, Brayden Aller, Mike Cahill, Michael Andrews, Bram Schweiger, Josiah Thompson, Brady Unfred, Nolan Laabs, Zach Van Soest, Ian Johnston, Jake Hansen, Sebastian Hyta, Jordan Rose, Hunter Beaulaurier, Wyatt Dashiell, Peyton Smetana, Teigan Glidewell, Connor McVay, Max Axtell, Billy Broussard, Colin Ayers, and Kian Genteman. The Coaches for the team are Jim Wood, Kelly Neely, Bill Wigen, Jon Dresback, Andrew Dresback, Mike Hays, Tim Smetana, Noah McWilliams, Chad Ripke, and Andrew Buchowski. Recognition also goes to Managers Spencer Warnecke and Gideon Marting, Film by Derek Trumble, Stats by Kohn Cottrell, Physical Therapy by Sean Freeman, Team Doctor Shawn Barrong, Athletic Director Brian Parisotto, Principal Jim Straw, and Superintendent Randy Russell;
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize and honor the Freeman High School Scotties Football Team and the Rockford community for their well-earned championship and incredible sense of community, pride, and student excellence; and
     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to the Scotties Head Coach, Jim Wood, and the Principal of Freeman High School, Jim Straw, for presentation to the student body.