ENROLLED
2016 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 82
BY REPRESENTATIVE JEFFERSON
A RESOLUTION
To commend the Arcadia High School girls' basketball team upon winning the 2016 Class
1A state championship.
WHEREAS, the Arcadia High School girls' basketball team completed a sensational
season, earning the title of 2016 Class 1A state champions after defeating Merryville High
School by a score of 66-62 at the Louisiana High School Athletic Association Allstate Sugar
Bowl Girls' Top 28 Tournament; and
WHEREAS, the Lady Hornets were led by Khelsea Foster, who scored eleven points
over a three and a half minute stretch and was named the most outstanding player of the
game; and
WHEREAS, the 2015-2016 Arcadia High School girls' basketball team consists of
Te`Arra Hull, Tamera Mackey, Carmen Cade, Aryel Foster, Madison Haulcy, Khelsea
Foster, Letricia Baker, Jasmine Moore, Shacorey Rochelle, Zynashaia Fielding, DeAndre`a
Alexander, Shandreal Richardson, Bryanica Houston, and Deaquanita Dill; and
WHEREAS, the amazing accomplishments of the team could not have been achieved
without the guidance and skills of head coach Ruby Smith Qualls and assistant coaches
DeAndre Alexander and Chelsea Rogers, as well as all of the other individuals who have
contributed to the success of the school's basketball program; and
WHEREAS, the team's outstanding 2015-2016 season upholds the glorious tradition
of the Hornets, and all Arcadia High School alumni and fans recognize the immense pride
and distinguished honor that the team brings to its school, community, and state.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend the Arcadia High School girls' basketball
team upon winning the 2016 Class 1A state championship and does hereby extend best
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wishes to the players, coaches, and everyone involved with this fine basketball program as
they celebrate their exceptional season and prepare for continued success in the future.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to head coach Ruby Smith Qualls.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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