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House Resolution 633
By: Representatives Chastain of the 7
th
and Wade of the 9
th
A RESOLUTION
Congratulating the Fannin County Lady Rebels basketball team for winning the 2025 GHSA
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Class A Division I State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.2
WHEREAS, the Fannin County Lady Rebels basketball team has established and maintained3
a proud tradition of excellence with equal emphases on character and academics; and4
WHEREAS, the team brought special recognition to its school and to Fannin County by5
winning the 2025 GHSA Class A Division I State Basketball Championship against the6
Banks County Lady Leopards with a final score of 51-42; and7
WHEREAS, the Lady Rebels secured their victory through exceptional execution and8
disciplined control, overcoming a strong defensive press from their opponents while turning9
key stops into scoring opportunities; and10
WHEREAS, standout performances included crucial contributions from Maggie Ledford,11
Izzie Jabaley, and Reese Lewis, whose early fourth-quarter offensive surge helped propel the12
Lady Rebels to victory, as well as tremendous defensive efforts from Avi Ethington, Callie13
Ensley, Emma Buchanan, Emma Holloway, and Albany Cole, which limited Banks County's14
top scorers well below their season average; and15
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WHEREAS, the phenomenal performance of the team is a clear indication of the outstanding
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athletic ability, dedication, hard work, and unity of purpose and spirit demonstrated by each17
team member as well as the astute direction of Head Coach Ryan Chastain; and18
WHEREAS, as this magnificent team earned its well-deserved reputation for excellence by19
performing with courage and precision over months of training and competition, it is20
abundantly proper to call them champions.21
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that22
the members of this body congratulate the Fannin County Lady Rebels basketball team for23
winning the 2025 GHSA Class A Division I State Basketball Championship and extend best24
wishes for their continued success.25
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized26
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the27
Fannin County Lady Rebels basketball team.28
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