Senate 44

SENATE RESOLUTION 44

(By Senator Woelfel)

[Introduced February 16, 2026]

Recognizing and honoring the St. Joseph Central Catholic High School Fighting Irish Boys Soccer Team for its outstanding 2025 season and State Championship title.

Whereas, The St. Joseph Central Catholic High School Fighting Irish Boys Soccer Team completed an extraordinary 2025 season, achieving an overall record of 23 wins and only 2 losses while competing against AAAA-level competition; and

Whereas, The team was led with distinction by Head Coach Nick Turner, Assistant Coach Brandon Stacy, Trainer Mike Callanan, and Athletic Director and Principal Dr. Carol Templeton, whose leadership, preparation, and commitment to excellence guided the program to historic success; and

Whereas, The team’s captains—Brier Wagner, Carter Woelfel, and Patrick Kelly—provided exceptional leadership on and off the field, setting the tone for discipline, teamwork, and competitive spirit; and

Whereas, The Fighting Irish demonstrated remarkable resilience and competitive strength throughout the season, culminating in a commanding 4–0 victory over Wheeling Central in the State Final; and

Whereas, In that championship match, Brier Wagner and Liam Templeton each scored two goals, securing the title even as the team finished the match playing 11 versus 9 after being reduced by two players—an extraordinary display of determination, composure, and unity; and

Whereas, The 2025 Fighting Irish roster represents a talented and dedicated group of student‑athletes whose collective effort made this championship possible, including: Brier Wagner (Captain), Liam Templeton, Alvaro Yemba, Reed Little, Beau Farley (Goalkeeper), Mason Watts, Tucker Watts, Carter Woelfel (Captain), Patrick Kelly (Captain), Gabriel Watts, Lucas Vallejos, Gabe Miller, Shane Robinson, Jude McKinney, Hudson Moosavi, Maddox Moosavi, Max Dellinger, Jacob Johnson, Nathan Do, Lucas Templeton, Parker Shepherd, Anderson Frye, and Cole Paynter (Goalkeeper); and

Whereas, The accomplishments of this team bring great pride not only to St. Joseph Central Catholic High School, but also to the broader community, reflecting the values of sportsmanship, perseverance, and excellence; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate:

That the Senate hereby recognizes and honors the St. Joseph Central Catholic High School Fighting Irish Boys Soccer Team for its exceptional 2025 season and State Championship title; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Senate extends its sincere congratulations to the players, coaches, staff, families, and supporters whose dedication made this achievement possible; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to Head Coach Nick Turner.