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Alabama Senate reads resolution honoring Winona High’s 2026 Class 5A champions
Summary
The Alabama Senate read and dedicated a resolution honoring the Winona High School boys basketball team after its 101–40 victory in the 2026 AHSAA Class 5A championship; players, coach and school leaders accepted the recognition at the Capitol.
The Alabama Senate read a resolution on March 31, 2026, commending the Winona High School boys basketball team for winning the 2026 Alabama High School Athletic Association Class 5A state championship at Legacy Arena on March 7.
The resolution, read by the secretary, notes Winona’s 101–40 victory over Sylacauga, records that the team set a record margin of victory and lists tournament honors including naming Brendan Davis the tournament most valuable player. Senator Smitherman addressed the team on the floor, presenting framed copies of the resolution and saying, “We’re just so proud of you all,” and invited coach and the school principal to speak.
Coach and school leaders thanked the Senate for the recognition. Principal Goldsmith (as introduced from the gallery) said many of the championship roster are underclassmen and noted that he will retire after 35 years, adding that leaving as a state champion was “a great thing.” Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth, who identified himself from the presiding dais, congratulated the team and said staff from his office would present each player a challenge coin.
The resolution text was entered into the Senate record; the reading includes the signatures printed in the resolution text ('Patrick Harris, secretary of the senate' and 'Will Ainsworth, lieutenant governor'). The reading and speeches on the floor were ceremonial recognition; the transcript does not record a formal roll-call vote on the resolution.
