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HR 199

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

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rashid Young

The bill formally commends Lincoln Preparatory School Panthers for winning the 2026 LHSAA Division IV Select state basketball 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 199

Summary of Bill HR 199 (2026 Regular Session, Louisiana)

Purpose and Intent

  • Purpose: To commend the Lincoln Preparatory School boys basketball team for winning the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) 2026 Division IV Select state championship.
  • The resolution expresses recognition and praise for the team’s achievement and encourages continued excellence.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Formal commendation: The bill designates a House resolution commending Lincoln Preparatory School Panthers basketball team.
  • Public acknowledgement: It notes the championship victory details, including the final score (Lincoln Prep 69, Southern University Laboratory School 42) and the championship game location (Burton Coliseum, Lake Charles, Louisiana).
  • Historical context: Highlights that this is Lincoln Prep’s first state championship in 34 years (their previous title was in 1992 when the school was Grambling University Laboratory School) and references former notable coach Michael Lyons.
  • Team and leadership recognition: Acknowledges individual contributions, including:
    • Jabari Levingston named Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the tournament and scoring 28 points in the championship game.
    • Trey Spann scored 16 points; Zion Hicks scored 12 points.
    • Head Coach Antonio Hudson is credited with guiding the team to a 30-3 season record, and notes his background as a former standout player and the school’s first graduate on an LSU basketball scholarship.
  • Encouragement: The resolution urges team members to continue their pursuit of excellence in competition.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Primary beneficiaries are Lincoln Preparatory School, its boys basketball team (the Panthers), and associated staff (coaches, administration).
  • No legal obligations, funding, or policy changes are imposed; this is an honorific, symbolic measure typically conveyed to the school and community.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Status: Read by title on April 27, 2026.
  • Sponsor: Representative Rashid Young (primary) with co-sponsor noted as Representative Young in the text.
  • Nature of action: House of Representatives formal resolution recognizing a high school athletic achievement.
  • Impact timeline: Recognition is retroactive to the 2026 championship season; no implementation or funding provisions are attached.

Observations

  • This is a ceremonial bill (a commendation) rather than substantive policymaking legislation.
  • It serves to publicly acknowledge athletic achievement, celebrate community pride, and highlight significant individuals associated with the accomplishment.

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

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