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SJR 236

Memorials, Sports - Knoxville Webb Lady Spartans, Division II-AA state basketball champions -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Becky Massey

Recognizes and commends the Knoxville Webb Lady Spartans for winning the 2025 Division II-AA state title, honoring players and coaches in a ceremonial state recognition.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 236

Summary: Senate Joint Resolution 236 (SJR 236)

Overview

SJR 236 is a joint memorialResolution recognizing and commending the Knoxville Webb Lady Spartans girls’ basketball team for winning the 2025 Tennessee Secondary School Athletics Association (TSSAA) Division II-AA state championship. The measure was introduced March 17, 2025, with sponsor Sen. Massey, and was signed by the governor on April 10, 2025.

Purpose and Intent

  • Acknowledge the achievement of the Knoxville Webb Lady Spartans as state champions in Division II-AA.
  • Honor the players and coaching staff for athletic excellence, leadership, and character.
  • Extend best wishes for future success and recognize the team as a premier representative of the state’s student-athletes.

Key Provisions

  • The resolution states: the Senate/House honor and commend the Knoxville Webb Lady Spartans upon winning the Division II-AA state tournament, recognize them as state champions, and extend best wishes for continued success.
  • An “appropriate copy” of the resolution is to be prepared for presentation, with the language after the state seal appearing without House or Senate designation.
  • The resolution includes recognition of the team’s leadership and the support of families, fans, and the Webb School community.

Team Details and Notable Figures

  • Championship run (Division II-AA): Webb School of Knoxville defeated Briarcrest (72-54) in the quarterfinals; Lipscomb Academy (52-47) in the semifinals; CPA (61-47) in the title game, earning the Gold Ball trophy.
  • MVP and honorees: Meeyah Green (Most Valuable Player and Miss Basketball finalist); Zahnyah Rockett and Kyndall Mays (All-Tournament team).
  • Team roster highlights include Lorelei Lee, Brylee Hooker, Harper Ladd, Zahnyah Rockett, Corisa Lowery, Ivy Napier, Paisley Headrick, Caroline Macdonald, Brooke Halford, Caroline Copenhaver, Cailyn Taylor, Avery Green, Meeyah Green, and Kyndall Mays.
  • Leadership: Head Coach Greg Hernandez; Assistant Coaches Kelley Cain, Leah Roberts, Charles Wyrick.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: March 17, 2025
  • Senate actions: Sponsor additions (Mar 21); first consideration (Mar 20); second reading (Mar 24); Senate consent calendar (Mar 25); passed Senate (Mar 27) 29-0; transmitted to House (Mar 27).
  • House actions: Concurred (Apr 3); enrolled and ready for signatures (Apr 4); Speaker signatures (Apr 4); transmitted to Governor (Apr 7).
  • Governor: Signed into law on April 10, 2025.

Impact

  • No fiscal impact is specified; primarily a ceremonial recognition designed to celebrate a high school athletic achievement and reinforce community pride.
  • The measure memorializes the team’s accomplishment within state records and public recognition channels.

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

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