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HCR 254

House concurrent resolution congratulating the 2026 Bellows Free Academy-St. Albans Bobwhites Division I championship boys’ basketball team

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ashley Bartley and 9 co-sponsors

Honors the 2026 BFA-St. Albans Bobwhites boys’ basketball team for winning the Division I state championship.

Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b
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Bill Summary · HCR 254

Summary of H.C.R. 254 (2025-2026) – Vermont

Purpose

  • A House concurrent resolution congratulating the 2026 Bellows Free Academy (BFA) – St. Albans Bobwhites boys’ basketball team for winning the Division I state championship.

Main Intent

  • Officially recognize and celebrate the team’s accomplishment, honoring the players and coaching staff.
  • Show statewide honor for a local high school athletic achievement.

Key Provisions

  • Expresses heartfelt congratulations to the 2026 BFA-St. Albans Bobwhites Division I championship boys’ basketball team.
  • Recites a narrative of the season and championship game:
    • The Bobwhites had sought a state title for 39 years.
    • They entered the 2025-2026 season as a sixth seed in the playoffs.
    • They earned a championship game berth against Rice Memorial High School’s Green Knights.
    • The team won 54-48 at the University of Vermont’s Patrick Gymnasium, overcoming a halftime deficit to secure the victory.
    • Names the team roster: Lucas Robert, Tripp Rabtoy, Isaac Branon, Max Sweeney, Max Alberico, Michael Lavallee, Sullivan Stebbins, Levi Walters, Ryan Lockerby, Anthony Fontaine, Ryan Munger, Kobe Simpson.
    • Credits Head Coach Tristan Menard and assistants Shawn Earl and Sean Sweeney for their leadership.
  • Directs the Secretary of State to transmit a copy of the resolution to BFA-St. Albans.

Who is Affected

  • The primary beneficiaries are the Bellows Free Academy – St. Albans community, including:
    • Student-athletes on the 2025-2026 Bobwhites roster.
    • Coaching staff and school administration.
    • BFA-St. Albans students, families, alumni, and supporters.
  • The broader Vermont community, particularly high school sports enthusiasts, through public recognition.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Status: Last recorded action on April 16-17, 2026.
    • Adopted on the Consent Calendar.
    • Adopted in concurrence by the Senate and House per Joint Rule 16b.
  • Next steps: The Secretary of State is directed to send a copy of the resolution to BFA-St. Albans.
  • No fiscal impact, lawmaking changes, or policy alterations are included; this is a ceremonial acknowledgment.

Why This Matters

  • Ceremonial acknowledgments like H.C.R. 254 serve to formally recognize notable achievements by Vermont high school teams, contributing to community pride, school spirit, and historic documentation of statewide athletic success.

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

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