Bill > HJR0249

This resolution honors and congratulates the Unity School Lions boys' basketball team for winning the 2025 Tennessee Middle School Athletic Association (TMSAA) Class A state championship. The resolution highlights the team's remarkable 28-2 season, which included defeating the defending state champions 42-40 in the final and beating previous state champions during the tournaments. The document emphasizes the team's collective success, resilience, and teamwork, noting this was the first state championship in the school's 33-year history and Lincoln County's first basketball state championship at any level. The resolution recognizes the contributions of key players, including returning starters Graham Ashby, Colt Bryan, Colby Groce, and Lawrence Guthrie, as well as other varsity and junior varsity team members. It also praises Coach Stephen Bryan and the school administration for developing not just athletic skills but also leadership qualities among the players. The resolution commends the team for their involvement in school activities and community service, and celebrates how they have inspired their local community and served as ambassadors for the State of Tennessee.

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