House Resolution 2085
By: Representatives Holcomb of the 101st, Tran of the 80th, Kendrick of the 95th, Roberts of
the 52nd, Barnes of the 86th, and others
A RESOLUTION
Congratulating the St. Pius X Catholic High School boys basketball team for winning the
2026 GHSA 4A State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the St. Pius X Catholic High School boys 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 a perfect record of 33 wins and zero losses, the only unbeaten team
in Georgia; and
WHEREAS, the Golden Lions brought special recognition to their school by winning the
2026 GHSA 4A State Basketball Championship against Pace Academy with a final score of
54 to 51; 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 Will
Cloyd, a 2008 alumnus of the school; 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 St. Pius X Catholic High School boys basketball
team for winning the 2026 GHSA 4A State Basketball 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
St. Pius X Catholic High School boys basketball team.