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HR 117

COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Ferriday High School boys basketball team on winning the Louisiana High School Athletic Association 2026 Division IV Non-Select state championship

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Travis Johnson

Louisiana lawmakers formally commend Ferriday High School’s boys basketball team for winning the 2026 Division IV Non-Select state championship.

Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
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Bill Summary · HR 117

Legislative Bill Summary

Bill Information

  • Bill: HR 117
  • Session: 2026 Regular Session
  • Jurisdiction: Louisiana
  • Short Title: Commends the Ferriday High School boys basketball team on winning the Louisiana High School Athletic Association 2026 Division IV Non-Select state championship
  • Sponsor: Representative Travis Johnson (co-sponsor)
  • Status: Adopted and presented to the Secretary of State; enrolled and signed by the Speaker; final adoption occurred April 13, 2026

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill is a concurrent resolution that formally commends and recognizes the Ferriday High School Trojans boys basketball team for winning the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) 2026 Division IV Non-Select state championship.

Key Provisions and Content

  • Commendation: Expresses formal commendation from the Louisiana House of Representatives to Ferriday High School’s boys basketball team for their championship season.
  • Achievement Highlight: Notes that Ferriday defeated East Iberville High School 59-55 in the championship game, held at Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles.
  • Individual Honors Mentioned:
    • MVP: Marcque "BeBe" Terrell – 18 points, 10 rebounds, 1 block, 1 assist
    • Caleb Washington – 14 points, 9 assists, 4 rebounds, 3 steals
    • Robert Taylor – 9 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists
    • Demarcus Mitchell – 7 points, 2 rebounds, 2 blocks, 4 steals
    • Shavaris Watson – 7 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 assists, 1 block
  • Team and Coaching: Recognition of Head Coach Shawn Davis, including:
    • Achievements: District 2-2A title, undefeated district record
    • Noted as a former Ferriday standout and part of a state championship coaching lineage (reference to 1989 title)
  • Encouragement: Encourages continued excellent work and pursuit of greatness in competition.

Parties Affected

  • Directly Affected: Ferriday High School boys basketball team (players and coaching staff)
  • Indirectly Affected: Ferriday High School community and supporters; local athletics programs in Louisiana that may view state-level recognition as a positive example

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Adoption and Enactment: The resolution was read and adopted in the House on April 13, 2026; enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House on April 14, 2026; presented to the Secretary of State on April 15, 2026.
  • Nature of Legislation: Non-binding ceremonial resolution; does not impose new laws or enforceable requirements. Primarily a formal commendation and public recognition.

Potential Impact

  • Provides ceremonial recognition that can bolster school pride, local media attention, and community support for Ferriday High School athletics.
  • May serve as a historical record of achievement within the state’s legislative corpus.
  • No fiscal impact or policy changes are attached to the bill, given its ceremonial nature.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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