Lauderdale County elected officials recognized three West Lauderdale High School teams during a visit to the kingdom Monday. Proclamations from Lauderdale County, the State House of Representatives and the State Senate were presented recognizing West Lauderdale’s Cheer, Girl’s Soccer and Boy’s Cross Country teams for bringing home state championships in their respective sports.
For most of the student athletes, this year’s championships were not their first, as all three teams are repeat champions. This year’s championship marked the second consecutive title for the Cheer Team and third for the Boy’s Cross Country.
The Lady Knights soccer team is also highly decorated, ending both the 2024 and 2025 season as state runners up and has six prior state championship titles.
Lauderdale County Supervisor Josh Todd, who serves as board presidents, said issuing proclamations for the champion teams cements their achievement in history. In 20 years, student athletes may have children attending West Lauderdale, and they will be able to look up the proclamation their parents earned.
“You may say, ‘Hey, my name is in Lauderdale County as well,’ and you’ll go pull it up. It’ll be online,” he said.
State Rep. Billy Adam Calvert presented resolutions recognizing the three teams. That legislation, he said, was voted on and passed by the House of Representatives and records that into the State House history as well.
“You’ve worked hard, and your parents have worked hard. And because you’ve worked hard, we appreciate what you do, and we’re just here to honor you,” he said.
Sens. Jeff Tate and Tyler McCaughn, who each represent portions of West Lauderdale School District, also presented resolutions acknowledging the student athletes’ accomplishments from the State Senate.
Sen. Tate said the proclamations hit home for him as his two young daughters are heavily involved in local soccer leagues, and he knows the time and effort that goes into the sport. Student athletes from all three teams should be proud of the hard work they put in and the records they accomplished.