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Fayetteville High School’s two undefeated state championship basketball teams were honored by the governor, the House and the Senate at the Capitol on Monday.

Gov. Mike Beebe said he was as proud of the teams grades as well as the boy’s and girl’s teams state championships. Their achievement of an undefeated season for each team combined with their academic attainment would be something they could remember with pride for the rest of their lives, he told the teams during a short reception in the governor’s conference room at 1 p.m. The governor also complemented the coaches for the teams’ polite and impressive demeanor during the event.

The two teams were then recognized from the floor of each chamber as they visited the galleries of the House and the Senate.