The House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio has adopted a resolution honoring the Portsmouth High School girls basketball team for winning the 2025 Division V State Championship. This victory marks the first state title in the program's history, with the team securing the championship by defeating their opponents with a score of 53-38. The resolution commends the athletes for their determination, maturity, and skill, as well as the dedication of their coaching staff, led by Head Coach Amy Hughes, and the support from the Trojan community.
The resolution emphasizes the significance of this achievement, highlighting the valuable experiences gained by the players that will benefit them in their future endeavors. It recognizes the Portsmouth High School girls basketball team as exemplary athletic leaders and expresses confidence in their ability to face future challenges, armed with the lessons learned through their sport. The resolution concludes by congratulating the team and instructing the Clerk of the House to provide an authenticated copy of the resolution to the team.