TO RECOGNIZE THE BARTON HIGH SCHOOL BEARS BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM AS THE 2026 CLASS 2A STATE CHAMPIONS.

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Sponsor: R. Murdock
Last action: 2026-04-08
Official status: Senate -- Sine Die adjournment
Effective date: Not listed

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Senate Resolution Recognizing Barton High School Bears as State Champions

This resolution officially recognizes the Barton High School Bears boys' basketball team for winning their first state championship in Class 2A.

What This Bill Does

Recognizes the Barton High School Bears as the 2026 Class 2A state champions.
Notes that the team won by defeating Mount Vernon-Enola with a score of 89 to 44.
Lists the names of all players, coaches, managers, and school leaders involved in the season.
Identifies Christian Williams as the Most Valuable Player for the championship game.
Requires that a copy of this resolution be given to Head Coach Chris Williams after adoption.

Who It Names or Affects

The Barton High School Bears boys' basketball team members and staff
Head Coach Chris Williams, Assistant Coaches Martin Rawls and Dem Johnson
School administrators Principal Megan Guthrie and Superintendent Dr. Bruce Guthrie

Terms To Know

Senate Resolution: A formal statement by the Senate that expresses an opinion or recognition but does not create new laws.
Class 2A: The specific size category for high school sports competition in Arkansas.

Limits and Unknowns

This resolution only recognizes the team and does not provide any money or change existing rules.
No effective date is listed in the official text provided, though it was adopted on April 8, 2026.

Bill History

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Official Summary Text

TO RECOGNIZE THE BARTON HIGH SCHOOL BEARS BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM AS THE 2026 CLASS 2A STATE CHAMPIONS.

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*ZRC163* 04/08/2026 2:06:00 PM ZRC163
State of Arkansas 1
95th General Assembly 2
Fiscal Session, 2026 SR 17 3
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By: Senator R. Murdock 5
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SENATE RESOLUTION 8
TO RECOGNIZE THE BARTON HIGH SCHOOL BEARS BOYS' 9
BASKETBALL TEAM AS THE 2026 CLASS 2A STATE CHAMPIONS. 10
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Subtitle 13
TO RECOGNIZE THE BARTON HIGH SCHOOL 14
BEARS BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM AS THE 2026 15
CLASS 2A STATE CHAMPIONS. 16
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WHEREAS, the Barton High School Bears boys' basketball team won the 18
Class 2A state championship held at Bank OZK Arena in Hot Springs, Arkansas, 19
on March 12, 2026; and 20
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WHEREAS, the Bears defeated the Mount Vernon-Enola Warhawks by a score 22
of eighty-nine (89) to forty-four (44); and 23
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WHEREAS, this was the first ever state championship for the Bears; and 25
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WHEREAS, the Bears finished their season with a record of thirty-four 27
wins and five losses (34-5); and 28
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WHEREAS, the Bears team members are Christian Williams, Anderson Smith, 30
Quinteryon Wilson, Jordan Humphrey, Qulan Green, Keshawn Ross, Dominic Hill, 31
Quinteruin Davis, Cameron Otey, Drayden Hardison, Daylan Magsby, and Ronnell 32
Williams; and 33
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WHEREAS, team member Christian Williams was named the 2A state 35
championship's Most Valuable Player; and 36
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WHEREAS, team member Quinteryon Wilson was the leading scorer during 2
the game with twenty-five (25) points; and 3
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WHEREAS, the Bears were led by Head Coach Chris Williams during his 5
first year with the Bears, Assistant Coach Martin Rawls, and Assistant Coach 6
Dem Johnson; and 7
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WHEREAS, the Bears were supported by the efforts on and off of the 9
court by managers Justin Ward, Latravien Franklin, and Gilberto Zuniga; and 10
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WHEREAS, the Bears were the beneficiaries of the academic leadership of 12
Principal Megan Guthrie and Superintendent Dr. Bruce Guthrie; and 13
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WHEREAS, Head Coach Chris Williams said of the victory, "These guys 15
showed that they're the best team in 2A tonight by far. I'm just super 16
proud, man. I'm still really in shock; I don't think it's really hit me 17
yet.", 18
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NOW THEREFORE, 20
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE 21
STATE OF ARKANSAS: 22
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THAT the Senate recognize the Barton High School Bears boys' basketball 24
team as the Class 2A state champions. 25
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT upon adoption, a copy of this resolution be 27
presented to Head Coach Chris Williams by the Secretary of the Senate. 28
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