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SR 2014

Commending the Petersburg High School boys' basketball team.

2026, 1st Special Session Introduced by Lashrecse Aird

The resolution officially commends Petersburg High School's boys basketball team for winning the 2026 VHSL Class 3 state title, ending a 52-year drought.

Bill text as passed Senate (SR2014ER)
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Bill Summary · SR 2014

Summary of SR 2014 (Virginia)

Basic information

  • Type: Senate Resolution
  • Session/Jurisdiction: Virginia, 2026 Special Session I
  • Bill Title: Commending the Petersburg High School boys basketball team
  • Sponsor: Senator Lashrecse Aird (Co-sponsor)
  • Introduced / Presentation: April 23, 2026; laid on Clerk’s Desk the same day
  • Status: Introduced/Preliled; serves as a ceremonial resolution recognizing achievement

Purpose and intent

  • To formally commend the Petersburg High School boys’ basketball team (the Petersburg Crimson Wave) for winning the 2026 Virginia High School League (VHSL) Class 3 state championship.
  • To acknowledge the team’s accomplishment as a historic milestone for Petersburg High School, ending a 52-year state championship drought dating back to 1973-1974 teams led by Moses Malone.

Key provisions and content

  • Recognition of achievement: Officially congratulates the Petersburg High School Crimson Wave for winning the VHSL Class 3 state title on March 14, 2026, with a 56–35 victory over Lake Taylor High School at the Siegel Center in Richmond.
  • Historical significance: Notes the victory as the first state championship for Petersburg High School since the 1970s, highlighting the prolonged drought and prior near-misses (runner-up finishes in 1985, 1989, 2010, 2012, and 2022).
  • Leadership acknowledgment: Commends head coach Ty White (Petersburg High School alumnus) for leadership and the team’s perseverance, discipline, and success.
  • Team and performance highlights: References the 22–4 season record, an 18-game winning streak to end the season, strong teamwork, 12 team assists, and defensive strength in the state final (holding Lake Taylor to 11-for-41 shooting and forcing 13 turnovers). Names standout players (Kelvin Anderson, Ladarius Givan, Cam Claiborne, Latrell Allmond, King Bacot) and the broader team effort.
  • Impact statement: Emphasizes inspiration to Petersburg students, families, alumni, and the community; frames the achievement as evidence of hard work, discipline, and belief.

Who is affected

  • The primary subject is Petersburg High School boys’ varsity basketball team and its coaching staff.
  • Indirectly affects Petersburg High School students, families, alumni, school staff, and the Petersburg community through recognition and encouragement of athletic excellence.
  • Serves as a ceremonial gesture by the Virginia Senate, with a formal copy to be presented to the team.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Bill type: Non-binding ceremonial resolution (does not create law or fiscal impact).
  • Adoption timeline: Introduced and presented on April 23, 2026; laid on Clerk’s Desk the same day, proceeding through standard Senate approval as a formal commendation.
  • Effective date: Effective upon adoption by the Senate (as a resolution of commendation), with presentation of the certificate to the team.

Observable takeaways

  • The bill is primarily a ceremonial honor recognizing a state championship achievement in high school athletics.
  • It highlights community pride, leadership, and the overcoming of a multi-decade drought.
  • No monetary appropriations or statutory changes are associated with this resolution.

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

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