HR249 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Ronald BoltonRepresentative

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Tuscaloosa County H.S. Boys Basketball team, commended

Summary

The bill is a House resolution commending the Tuscaloosa County High School Wildcats boys basketball team for winning the 2026 7A state championship.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the resolution publicly recognizes and congratulates the team and its coaches for winning the 2026 Alabama High School Athletic Association 7A Boys Basketball State Championship. It notes the team defeated Hoover 65-54 at Legacy Arena and marks the program's first state title since 1960. It highlights MVP Ford Traweek, Tyler Noble, other players and coaches, and cites the program’s 'Wildcat Way' values as part of the achievement. The resolution serves as a formal tribute from the Alabama Legislature to the school and community.

Who It Affects

• Tuscaloosa County High School Boys Basketball team and coaches – receive formal commendation and public recognition from the Alabama House for winning the state championship
• The school and its surrounding community (including the City of Northport and Tuscaloosa County) – gain pride and recognition from the state for this achievement

Key Provisions

• Commends and congratulates the Tuscaloosa County High School Wildcats boys basketball team and their coaches for winning the 2026 AHSAA 7A State Championship.
• Notes the championship game result: a 65-54 victory over the Hoover Buccaneers at Legacy Arena, marking the program's first state title since 1960.
• Recognizes individual players and coaches by name (including MVP Ford Traweek and Tyler Noble) and references the roster and coaching staff, as well as the 'Wildcat Way' core values.
• States that the House offers this resolution as a tribute to the team's achievement and to Tuscaloosa County High School, the City of Northport, and Tuscaloosa County.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07 on Mar 17, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions