RESO Honoring & Commending the 2025 William M. Raines High School Vikings Football Team for Winning the 2025 Florida High School Athletic Association Class 3A State Championship & Acknowledging the Leadership of Head Coach Donovan Masline & Invaluable Support from the Band, Cheerleaders, Coaches, Faculty, Parents, Alumni, & Community (Russell) (Introduced by CMs Pittman, Clark-Murray, Johnson, Gaffney, Jr. & Carrico) (Co-Sponsor CMs Howland, Salem, Miller, White, Amaro, Boylan & Freeman) 1/13/26 CO Introduced: R 1/20/26 R Approve 7-0 1/27/26 CO Approve 18-0

This resolution formally honors and commends the 2025 William M. Raines High School Vikings Football Team for winning the 2025 Florida High School Athletic Association Class 3A State Championship. The resolution also acknowledges the leadership of Head Coach Donovan Masline and the support from the band, cheerleaders, coaches, faculty, parents, alumni, and the community. The Vikings achieved an undefeated season (14-0) with a dramatic 23-22 victory over Miami Northwestern Senior High School on December 12, 2025, securing their fourth state title. This marks a significant achievement in Jacksonville's high school athletic history.

This is a ceremonial resolution that celebrates a local high school sports achievement, bringing positive recognition to the community and inspiring young athletes.

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