House Resolution No. ___, introduced by Representative Bagley, commends the Zwolle High School boys' basketball team for their remarkable achievement in winning the Louisiana High School Athletic Association 2024 Division V Non-Select state championship. The Hawks secured their victory by defeating Anacoco High School with a score of 45-41 during the championship match held at Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles, Louisiana. This win marks back-to-back state titles for Zwolle High School and sets a state record with a total of seventeen state basketball championships. The team has also shown consistent excellence, winning seven of their last nine championship appearances.
The resolution highlights the outstanding performances of key players during the championship game, including Howard Etheridge, who was named the Most Outstanding Player, along with contributions from Preston Sanders and Alec Williams. The House of Representatives recognizes the hard work and dedication of the Zwolle High School basketball team and their coach, Bradley Lauren, and extends their best wishes for continued success and excellence in the future.