AL HR159

Commends the Robert C. Hatch High School Boys Basketball Team for winning the 2025 AHSAA Class 1A State Basketball Championship on February 27, 2025, defeating Brantley Bulldogs 69-67 at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham.

Recognizes this as the school's 11th AHSAA state basketball title, an AHSAA record for most state championships in boys high school basketball history, with titles won across five different decades (1978, 1985, 1987, 1994, 1995, 2003-2008, and 2025).

Acknowledges tournament MVP Isiah Thomas (17 points, 13 rebounds, 9-of-10 free throws) and All-Tournament players Theotis Dudley (16 points, 6 rebounds) and Merion Jones (10 points, 7 rebounds), plus senior guard Lavonte Witherspoon (13 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists).

Honors Head Coach Kris Hood and assistant coaches Sederick Benison, Jamaal Hunter, and Terry Pope for their leadership, along with team support staff and school administrators.

Names all 11 team members and dedicates the resolution to the players and coaches with recognition for their achievement and best wishes for future success.