COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Brusly High School basketball team on winning the 2026 LHSAA Division II Non-Select State Championship.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Caleb Kleinpeter

Brusly High School’s boys basketball team won the 2026 LHSAA Division II Non-Select State Championship, earning public recognition for their defense, leadership, and community supp

Read by title and adopted.

Summary of SR 117 (2026, Louisiana)

Purpose and intent

This Senate Resolution commends the Brusly High School boys basketball team for winning the 2026 Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) Division II Non-Select State Championship.

The resolution recognizes the team, its players, coaches, and supporters for achieving a prestigious state title and highlights the significance of the victory for the school and the Brusly community.

Key provisions and changes

Acknowledges that Brusly High School Panthers defeated the two-time defending champion Wossman Wildcats, 45-38, on March 13, 2026, at Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles, to clinch the state title.

Highlights individual performances:

Ben Radford (senior forward) named Most Outstanding Player: 17 points, 17 rebounds, 7 blocks.
Micah Bryant (senior) contributed 12 points, including a crucial 3-pointer to start the fourth quarter and a decisive 7-0 third-quarter run.
Kazi Murray (senior) contributed a key late layup with 54 seconds remaining.

Credits the team’s defense, composure, and coaching for the victory, noting the influence of head coach Kirby Loupe and the coaching staff.

Recognizes the broader community support (families, faculty, students, and local supporters) as integral to sustaining the championship effort.

Declares the achievement a source of inspiration for future student-athletes and a proud moment in Brusly High School’s history.

Who or what is affected

Brusly High School boys basketball program and its community:

Players (notably Ben Radford, Micah Bryant, Kazi Murray) receive formal recognition.
Coaching staff led by head coach Kirby Loupe receives acknowledgment.
School administration and local supporters are recognized for contributing to the team’s success.

The resolution itself serves as an official commendation from the Louisiana Senate.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduced in the 2026 Regular Session and read by title, with placement on the calendar for a second reading (as of the action history).

Co-sponsored by Senator Caleb Kleinpeter.

The resolution includes a standard clause to transmit a copy to the Brusly High School principal and the head coach.

Overall impact

The bill is symbolic and ceremonial, aimed at publicly honoring a high school athletic achievement.

It reinforces community pride and can provide positive visibility for Brusly High School and its athletic program without altering law or policy.

No fiscal implications or regulatory changes are attached to the resolution.