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LR 110

Congratulate the McCool Junction High School boys basketball team, the Cross County High School boys basketball team, and the Milford High School girls basketball team on earning their respective state titles

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Jana Hughes

Nebraska lawmakers recognize and commend three high school basketball teams for winning or placing at state championships, highlighting student achievement and community support.

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Bill Summary · LR 110

Summary: Legislative Resolution LR 110 (2025)

Overview

LR 110 is a concurrent resolution adopted by the Nebraska Legislature recognizing and congratulating three high school basketball programs for earning state championship distinctions during the 2025 Nebraska School Activities Association state basketball championships. The resolution affirms the importance of youth achievement in academics, athletics, and the arts and acknowledges the teams’ broader community support.

  • Bill type: Legislative Resolution (ceremonial, non-binding)
  • Introduced: April 8, 2025
  • Status: Adopted (signed by President/Speaker on April 15, 2025)
  • Sponsor: Primary — Hughes (Legislator)

Purpose and Intent

  • To publicly recognize and commend the athletic accomplishments of:
    • McCool Junction Mustangs boys basketball team (Class D-1)
    • Cross County Cougars boys basketball team (Class C-2)
    • Milford Eagles girls basketball team (Class C-1)
  • To acknowledge the role of teachers, administrators, parents, and the broader community in supporting student athletes.
  • To affirm the Legislature’s practice of recognizing notable youth achievements in sports, academics, and the arts.

Key Provisions

  • The Legislature congratulates the three teams for earning their respective state basketball titles:
    • McCool Junction Mustangs – third-place finish in Class D-1, 71-49 over Bancroft-Rosalie Panthers
    • Cross County Cougars – runner-up in Class C-2, losing to Johnson-Brock Eagles
    • Milford Eagles – runner-up in Class C-1, losing to Lincoln Christian
  • Copies of the resolution will be sent to the three teams (McCool Junction Mustangs, Cross County Cougars, Milford Eagles).

Affected Parties

  • Primary beneficiaries are the student-athletes on the three teams and their schools (McCool Junction HS, Cross County HS, Milford HS).
  • Indirect beneficiaries include coaches, school staff, parents, families, and local communities that supported the teams.
  • The Nebraska Legislature serves as the formal body issuing ceremonial recognition.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: April 8, 2025 (Laid over at introduction)
  • Adopted and Signed: April 15, 2025 (President/Speaker signed; resolution adopted)
  • Effective/Impact: Ceremonial recognition only; no fiscal impact or statutory changes. Functions as an official commendation from the Legislature.

AdditionalContext

  • The state championships took place at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska.
  • This resolution reflects a standard legislative practice of acknowledging exemplary student achievements and the communities that support them.

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

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