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HR 1018ARKANSASSession 2026FState Billsigned
Enacted

Arkansas House adopts resolution honoring Barton High School boys' basketball team as 2026 Class 2A state champions

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

Last action · April 23, 2026: READ AND ADOPTED.Sponsor: Mark McElroy

Companion · SR 17same policy, Senate version
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What This Bill Does

The Arkansas House of Representatives adopted House Resolution 1018 to formally recognize the Barton High School Bears boys' basketball team as the 2026 Class 2A state champions following their victory on March 12, 2026.

Why it matters

Changes only the official legislative recognition of the school's athletic achievement; no funding, service changes, or legal obligations are created.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Barton High School Bears boys' basketball team

The team receives formal legislative recognition from the Arkansas House of Representatives for their state championship victory.

Key Facts

  • The Barton High School Bears defeated the Mount Vernon-Enola Warhawks with a score of 89-44 to win the Class 2A state basketball championship on March 12, 2026.
  • The victory marked the school's first state basketball championship, secured with a season record of 34 wins and 5 losses.
  • Christian Williams was named the Class 2A state championship game Most Valuable Player after scoring 22 points and providing 3 assists.
  • Quinteryon Wilson led the team in scoring during the game with 25 points.
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  • Upon adoption of the resolution, a copy is to be presented to Head Coach Chris Williams by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

What team did Barton High School defeat to win the state championship?
The Barton High School Bears defeated the Mount Vernon-Enola Warhawks.
Who was named the Most Valuable Player of the championship game?
Christian Williams was named the Class 2A state championship game Most Valuable Player.

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Where This Stands

Current status: signed.

Procedural history

4 actions
  1. Apr 23, 2026House
    READ AND ADOPTED.
  2. Apr 14, 2026HouseCommittee
    Returned by the Committee Do Pass
  3. Apr 9, 2026HouseIntroduced
    Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on HOUSE MANAGEMENT
  4. Apr 9, 2026HouseIntroduced
    Filed

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Sponsors

Mark McElroyHouse · District 62RepublicanPrimary sponsor

Connected Entities

Cameron Otey, Bank OZK Arena, Jordan Humphrey and 22 more
PersonCameron Otey“Team member”Map →
OrganizationBank OZK Arena“Location of the state championship game in Hot Springs, Arkansas”Map →
PersonJordan Humphrey“Team member”Map →
PersonDemetris Johnson“Assistant coach”Map →
PersonDrayden Hardison“Team member”Map →
PersonChris Williams“Head Coach of the team”Map →
PersonAnderson Smith“Team member”Map →
PersonQulan Green“Team member”Map →
PersonDr. Bruce Guthrie“Superintendent providing community support”Map →
PersonDominic Hill“Team member”Map →
locationHot Springs“City where the state championship game took place”Map →
PersonQuinteruin Davis“Team member”Map →
locationArkansas“State where the legislature and school are located”Map →
PersonJustin Ward“Team manager”Map →
PersonMegan Guthrie“Principal providing community support”Map →
PersonGilberto Zuniga“Team manager”Map →
PersonChristian Williams“Team member and Class 2A state championship game Most Valuable Player”Map →
PersonQuinteryon Wilson“Team member and leading scorer”Map →
PersonLatravien Franklin“Team manager”Map →
OrganizationMount Vernon-Enola Warhawks“Opposing team in the state championship game”Map →
PersonMartin Rawls“Assistant coach”Map →
OrganizationBarton High School Bears boys' basketball team“Basketball team recognized as 2026 Class 2A state champions”Map →
PersonKeshawn Ross“Team member”Map →
PersonDaylan Magsby“Team member”Map →
PersonRonnell Williams“Team member”Map →

Sources

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arkleg.state.ar.us

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