COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates the French Settlement High School girls basketball team upon winning the Division III Non-Select state championship.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Eddie Lambert

The bill formally honors the French Settlement Lady Lions for winning the 2026 LHSAA Division III Non-Select state basketball championship.

Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate on 6/5/2026.

Summary of Bill: SCR 86 (2026) – Louisiana

Purpose and Intent

This is a Senate Concurrent Resolution commending and congratulating the French Settlement High School girls basketball team.

The recognition is for winning the 2026 Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) Division III Non-Select state championship.

Key Provisions and Provisions Details

Declares that the Louisiana Legislature honors the French Settlement Lady Lions for achieving the state championship.

Highlights the team’s season as their first state championship in more than six decades, noting a 44-34 victory over Westlake.

Affirms that the 2026 championship marks the Lady Lions’ first state title since 1964, contributing to a longstanding tradition of excellence at French Settlement High School.

Acknowledges the team’s overall 31-3 record and the resilience, teamwork, and competitive spirit demonstrated throughout the season and postseason.

Credits leadership and support staff, naming:

Head Coach: Jake Bourgeois
Assistant Coaches: Josh Comeau, Edward Allison, Jennifer Hull
Managers: Demi Bantaa, Jaidyn Boully, Mallory Miles
Trainer: Jenna Miller
Strength Coach: JD McKinney

Lists the players on the championship team: Natalie Almand, Remie Gautreau, Braidy Trabeau, Stella Allison, Kloe Parrish, Kenna Miles, Ava Acosta, Londyn Crowder, Kendyl Ortego, Laney Wilson, Rilan Delaneuville, Genna McMorris, Grace McMorris, Dani Delhommer, Taylor Aydell, Raamiah Kennedy.

Who is Affected

Primary beneficiaries are the French Settlement High School girls basketball team (Lady Lions), their coaches, staff, families, and the French Settlement community.

The resolution serves as formal statewide recognition from the legislature.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Type: Concurrent resolution (SCR), meaning it requires passage by both the Louisiana Senate and House of Representatives.

Status: Introduced in the Senate; rules were suspended for consideration; placed on the calendar for a second reading as of the action history.

Sponsors: Senator Lambert (primary) with a co-sponsor, Senator Eddie Lambert.

Action history indicates standard ceremonial designation without creating legislative obligations or funding.

Impact and Significance

Provides formal statewide acknowledgment of athletic achievement and athletic program success at the school.

May enhance community pride and school prestige; serves as a ceremonial record of excellence and recognition.

No monetary provisions, policy changes, or regulatory impact—solely a commemorative honor.

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