House Resolution 1733
By: Representatives Greene of the 154th, Cheokas of the 151st, Yearta of the 152nd, Clark of
the 100th, and Mathiak of the 82nd
A RESOLUTION
Congratulating the Terrell Academy Lady Eagles basketball team for winning the 2026
GIAA AAA Basketball State Championship; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Terrell Academy Lady Eagles basketball team has established and
maintained a proud tradition of excellence with equal emphases on character and academics;
and
WHEREAS, this superlative team has completed another triumphant season of basketball
competition by posting an outstanding record of 23 wins and only five losses; and
WHEREAS, the team brought special recognition to its school and to Terrell County by
winning the 2026 GIAA AAA Basketball State Championship against Lakeview Academy
with a final score of 51 to 48; and
WHEREAS, the phenomenal performance of the team is a clear indication of the outstanding
athletic ability, dedication, hard work, and unity of purpose and spirit of each member of the
team; its superb offensive and defensive talents; and the astute direction of Head Coach Eric
Israel who was named District 3 AAA Coach of the Year and GIAA AAA Coach of the
Year; and
WHEREAS, this all-star team included Annalea Massey, Sally Masters, Hadley Webb,
Caroline Joiner, Piper Graham, Harlee Torbert, Lyla Griffin, Natalie Oliver, Lily Addison,
Peyton Thaggard, Mackenzie Guined, and Rachel Barfield; and
WHEREAS, senior Sally Masters was named as the District 3 AAA Player of the Year and
was named the GIAA AAA Player of the Year; and
WHEREAS, as this magnificent team earned its well-deserved reputation for excellence by
performing with courage and precision over months of training and competition, it is
abundantly proper to call them champions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body congratulate the Terrell Academy Lady Eagles basketball team for
winning the 2026 GIAA AAA Basketball State Championship and extend best wishes for
their continued success.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the
Terrell Academy Lady Eagles basketball team.