Lawmakers from Southern Indiana honor Jeff High Red Devils for winning the 4A state championship

On Tuesday, April 8, state representatives from Southern Indiana honored the Jeffersonville High School boys’ basketball team with a House resolution. The resolution, authored by State Rep. Wendy Dant Chesser (D-Jeffersonville), congratulates the team for winning the 4A state championship– snapping their opponent's 43-game win streak. State Rep. Ed Clere (R-New Albany), State Rep. Karen Engleman (R-Georgetown) and State Rep. Zach Payne (R-Charlestown) co-authored the resolution. 

Dant Chesser released the following statement: 

“I’m insanely proud of our boys’ basketball team for bringing home the state title and ending Fishers' two-year win streak. The overtime game was thrilling, and our team pushed through until the end. I also applaud Coach Wilkerson for being the second Hoosier to win a state title as a coach and player for the same team. 

“My favorite thing has been watching the community come together. Close to 500 people welcomed our players home in the middle of the night. The day after their win, Facebook and other social media platforms were filled with love, pride and support. Congrats to the Jeff High Red Devils, and I wish our players the best of luck as they continue their leadership both in sports and in life.”