# HONORING THE EAST HICKMAN HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' EAGLES BASKETBALL TEAM FOR THEIR TRAIL-BLAZING 2023-24 SEASON

**Resolution No.** 24-06  
**Adopted** April 22, 2024 · 12 aye, 0 nay, 2 absent  
**Sponsors** Steve Gianakos, District 4; Todd Collins, District 2; and the remaining commissioners as listed in the minutes

WHEREAS, the 2023-24 East Hickman High School Boys' Eagles Basketball Team completed a history-making season and represented the county well by finishing with a 14-19 record, the most wins in program history, and its first ever district tournament championship;

WHEREAS, the Eagles' memorable season included being the District 11AA Champions, the Region 6AA Runners-up, earning a Class AA Sub-state berth, the naming of two All District players, Braedon Kelley and Nathan Hobbs; the District Defensive MVP, Carson Hill, along with District Tournament Team members, Braedon Kelley, Carson Hill and the District Tournament MVP, Nathan Hobbs, and the naming of two All-Region players, Carson Hill and Mason Nolen;

WHEREAS, along the way of this incredible journey the Eagles have united Hickman Countians everywhere in love and admiration for our young champions, and they have demonstrated to all of us, young and old alike, what good things can come to those who set high goals, plan ahead, work tirelessly and execute flawlessly; and

WHEREAS, in the short history of the Boys' Basketball program at East Hickman High, seventeen years of young men have fought on the court under the tutelage of great former coaches such as James Dickson and Andrew Greer, however, these boys of Coach Greg Matney, Coach Justin Walton, and Coach Cole Keller advanced further than any previous hard-working team who preceded them;

WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that time be taken on behalf of everyone in Hickman County to thank and congratulate these young men, their coaches, and supporters for a memorable and trail-blazing season;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Hickman County Legislative Body, meeting in regular session this 22nd day of April 2024, that our voice is hereby added to the rising cheers of pride and gratitude to all who have had a part in this magical time in the lives of this team. We congratulate the coaches who guided them, the trainers who assisted them, their parents and friends who have supported them, the great crowd of fans who were led by a great group of EHHS Cheerleaders that became a vital part of the team itself, but especially we congratulate the men themselves whose names will ever live in the hearts of those who love Hickman County and her people whom they have so nobly represented.

**THE TEAM** — Carson Hill, Braedon Kelley, Mason Nolen, Nathan Hobbs, Tyler Walker, Jax Yablonski, Steven Bailey, Braxten Hill, Andrew Bryant, Ryker Hicks, Jamie Meadows, Konner Milliken, Sylas Quillen, Devin Rainey, Uriah Rivera, Westin Stiles, and Chase Turpin;

**THE COACHES** — Greg Matney, Justin Walton, and Cole Keller;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall be spread upon the minutes of the Hickman County Legislative Body as a lasting tribute to these fine athletes and Hickman County Ambassadors.

HONORING THE EAST HICKMAN HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' EAGLES BASKETBALL TEAM FOR THEIR TRAIL-BLAZING 2023-24 SEASON

Resolution No. 24-06
Adopted April 22, 2024 · 12 aye, 0 nay, 2 absent
Sponsors Steve Gianakos, District 4; Todd Collins, District 2; and the remaining commissioners as listed in the minutes

WHEREAS, the 2023-24 East Hickman High School Boys' Eagles Basketball Team completed a history-making season and represented the county well by finishing with a 14-19 record, the most wins in program history, and its first ever district tournament championship;

WHEREAS, the Eagles' memorable season included being the District 11AA Champions, the Region 6AA Runners-up, earning a Class AA Sub-state berth, the naming of two All District players, Braedon Kelley and Nathan Hobbs; the District Defensive MVP, Carson Hill, along with District Tournament Team members, Braedon Kelley, Carson Hill and the District Tournament MVP, Nathan Hobbs, and the naming of two All-Region players, Carson Hill and Mason Nolen;

WHEREAS, along the way of this incredible journey the Eagles have united Hickman Countians everywhere in love and admiration for our young champions, and they have demonstrated to all of us, young and old alike, what good things can come to those who set high goals, plan ahead, work tirelessly and execute flawlessly; and

WHEREAS, in the short history of the Boys' Basketball program at East Hickman High, seventeen years of young men have fought on the court under the tutelage of great former coaches such as James Dickson and Andrew Greer, however, these boys of Coach Greg Matney, Coach Justin Walton, and Coach Cole Keller advanced further than any previous hard-working team who preceded them;

WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that time be taken on behalf of everyone in Hickman County to thank and congratulate these young men, their coaches, and supporters for a memorable and trail-blazing season;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Hickman County Legislative Body, meeting in regular session this 22nd day of April 2024, that our voice is hereby added to the rising cheers of pride and gratitude to all who have had a part in this magical time in the lives of this team. We congratulate the coaches who guided them, the trainers who assisted them, their parents and friends who have supported them, the great crowd of fans who were led by a great group of EHHS Cheerleaders that became a vital part of the team itself, but especially we congratulate the men themselves whose names will ever live in the hearts of those who love Hickman County and her people whom they have so nobly represented.

THE TEAM — Carson Hill, Braedon Kelley, Mason Nolen, Nathan Hobbs, Tyler Walker, Jax Yablonski, Steven Bailey, Braxten Hill, Andrew Bryant, Ryker Hicks, Jamie Meadows, Konner Milliken, Sylas Quillen, Devin Rainey, Uriah Rivera, Westin Stiles, and Chase Turpin;

THE COACHES — Greg Matney, Justin Walton, and Cole Keller;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall be spread upon the minutes of the Hickman County Legislative Body as a lasting tribute to these fine athletes and Hickman County Ambassadors.