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SR 296OHIOSession 136State Billsigned

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Ohio Senate honors Southview Middle School boys basketball team as 2026 state champions

Original title: Honoring the Southview Middle School eighth-grade boys basketball team as the 2026 State Champion.

Last action · March 16, 2026: AdoptedSponsor: Nathan H. Manning

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What This Bill Does

The Ohio Senate adopted Senate Resolution 296 to officially congratulate the Southview Middle School eighth-grade boys basketball team on winning the 2026 state championship.

Why it matters

Changes only the official legislative recognition of the team; no state funding, legal rights, or service changes are stated.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Southview Middle School eighth-grade boys basketball team

The team receives official legislative commendation and an authenticated copy of the resolution.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Senate Resolution 296 do?

It officially commends and honors the Southview Middle School eighth-grade boys basketball team as the 2026 State Champion.

Did the team win any other titles this season?

Yes, they also won the championship and finished the season with a 16-0 record.

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Where This Stands

Current status: signed.

Procedural history

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Mar 16, 2026SenateFloor
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sr296_00_IN sr296_01_AS As Introduced Adopted by the Senate 136th General Assembly Regular Session S. R. No. 296 2025-2026 Senator Manning A R E S O L U T I O N Honoring […]

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Lobbying Activity

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Connected Entities

Jamil Rodriguez, Southview Middle School, Blake Wagner and 12 more

PersonJamil Rodriguez“Team member”Map →

OrganizationSouthview Middle School“School fielding the eighth-grade boys basketball team”Map →

PersonBlake Wagner“Team member”Map →

PersonJaden McIntosh“Team member”Map →

PersonMario Jones“Team member”Map →

PersonJohn Payne“Team member”Map →

PersonDoug Taylor“Head Coach”Map →

PersonNoah Benjamin“Team member”Map →

PersonJosiah Echols“Team member”Map →

PersonAaron Frazier“Assistant Coach”Map →

PersonJosiah Solomon“Team member”Map →

PersonLovell Morris“Team member”Map →

OrganizationGreater Cleveland Conference“Athletic conference won by the team”Map →

PersonJoniel Centeno“Team member”Map →

PersonAntonio Kimbrough“Team member”Map →

Sources

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www.legislature.ohio.gov

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