HCR 248

R-300  Page 1 of 1
2026
No. R-300. House concurrent resolution congratulating the 2026 Hazen Union High
School Wildcats Division III championship boys’ basketball team.
                                         (H.C.R.248)
   Offered by Representative Southworth of Walden
   Whereas, the Hazen boys’ basketball team has established an enviable record on the
court, appearing in each of the most recent five championship games at the Barre
Auditorium, but despite great efforts, it had not brought home the title in 2023, 2024, or
2025, so in 2026, the Wildcats were determined to end the season triumphantly, and
   Whereas, in the decisive contest, the second-seeded Wildcats were paired against the
top-ranked Randolph Galloping Ghosts, challenging the Hazen hoopsters to prove
themselves worthy of this athletic honor, and
   Whereas, although the Galloping Ghosts dominated early on, building a 28–26
halftime lead, the Wildcats signaled their readiness to surge ahead, closing the half with
an 8–2 scoring advantage, and once the teams resumed play in the third quarter, Hazen
ignited a powerful offensive charge, finishing the contest with a convincing 66–49
victory, delighting their exuberant fans, and
  Whereas, the pleased Wildcats (20–4) were Jeter Demers, Kobe Smith, Noah Foster,
Jameson Lamarre, Talon Michaud, Ethan Gann, Sullivan Laflam, Morgan Michaud,
Dawson Michaud, Lincoln Hill, Lucian Jurkiewicz, and Chayse Newell, and
   Whereas, Head Coach Aaron Hill and assistant coaches Adam Gann, Travis Hill,
Kevin Doyon, Letty Hill, and Evans Bouchard motivated the Wildcats to perform their
best, and team managers Blair Demers and Zander Dimick were always supportive of
their classmates, now therefore be it
   Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives:
  That the General Assembly congratulates the 2026 Hazen Union High School
Wildcats Division III championship boys’ basketball team, and be it further
  Resolved: That the Secretary of State be directed to send a copy of this resolution to
Hazen Union High School.
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