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Indiana General Assembly Congratulates Hamilton Southeastern High School Boys Lacrosse Team

Original title: Congratulating the Hamilton Southeastern H.S. boys lacrosse team.

Last action · February 3, 2026: Returned to the SenateSponsors: Kyle Walker and 1 other

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What This Bill Would Do

The Indiana General Assembly adopts a concurrent resolution honoring the Hamilton Southeastern High School boys lacrosse team for winning the 2025 state championship.

Why it matters

Changes only the official legislative recognition of the team; no funding, services, or legal mandates are created.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

Hamilton Southeastern High School boys lacrosse team

The team receives official legislative recognition and copies of the resolution.

Key Facts

  • The Hamilton Southeastern High School boys lacrosse team defeated Carmel High School on May 31, 2025, to win the state championship.
  • The victory marked the team's second consecutive state title and their fifth championship in the past seven years.
  • The team finished their season with a 16-5-0 record, scoring 312 goals while conceding 143.
  • Senior defenseman Dillon O'Rourke was named the IHSLA Player of the Year and an All-American.
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  • David Gould, Kyle Jenkins, and Max Kemp were named All-Americans, and goalie Luke Williams was named an Academic All-American.
  • Head coach Scott Beesley has led the team since 2014, with assistance from Tim Shefferly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Senate Concurrent Resolution 15 do?
It officially congratulates the Hamilton Southeastern High School boys lacrosse team for winning the 2025 Indiana High School Lacrosse Association state championship.
Who receives copies of this resolution?
The Secretary of the Senate is directed to transmit copies of the resolution to the Hamilton Southeastern High School boys lacrosse team.

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Where This Stands

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Procedural history

6 actions
  1. Feb 3, 2026House
    Returned to the Senate
  2. Feb 2, 2026HouseIntroduced
    First reading: adopted
  3. Jan 28, 2026Senate
    Referred to the House
  4. Jan 27, 2026Senate
    House sponsor: Representative Huston
  5. Jan 27, 2026SenateIntroduced
    First reading: adopted voice vote
  6. Jan 27, 2026Senate
    Authored by Senator Walker K

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Connected Entities

Kyle Jenkins, Dillon O'Rourke, Scott Beesley and 7 more
PersonKyle Jenkins“Team member and All-American”Map →
PersonDillon O'Rourke“Senior defenseman and Player of the Year”Map →
PersonScott Beesley“Head coach of the lacrosse team”Map →
PersonLuke Williams“Goalie and Academic All-American”Map →
PersonTim Shefferly“Assistant coach of the lacrosse team”Map →
OrganizationHamilton Southeastern High School“School of the championship lacrosse team”Map →
PersonDavid Gould“Team member and All-American”Map →
OrganizationIndiana High School Lacrosse Association“Association administering the state championship”Map →
PersonMax Kemp“Team member and All-American”Map →
OrganizationCarmel High School“Opponent in the state championship game”Map →

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