Bill > HR1087

This resolution officially recognizes the De Queen High School Lady Leopards basketball team as the Class 4A state champions, highlighting their impressive achievement of winning the state championship on March 14, 2025, at Bank OZK Arena in Hot Springs, Arkansas. The resolution details the team's remarkable season, which included 35 wins and only one loss, marking the most wins in school history, and their championship game victory over the previously undefeated Pulaski Academy Lady Bruins with a score of 62-54. The document specifically acknowledges the team's strong defensive performance, with 15 steals and 20 forced turnovers, and recognizes individual team members, including team member Shalyn Lyle who was named Most Valuable Player, and Head Coach Bret Burgess and Assistant Coach Jacie Engler. The resolution not only celebrates their athletic achievement but also their second state championship title (their first since 2003) and their commitment to teamwork and strategic play, as highlighted by Coach Burgess's quote about the team's dedication to defense, effort, and determination. Additionally, the resolution calls for a copy of the document to be presented to Head Coach Bret Burgess by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives.

https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hr1087&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R