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TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE SPRING VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM FOR CAPTURING THE 2015 CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE AND TO HONOR THE TEAM'S EXCEPTIONAL PLAYERS, COACHES, AND STAFF.
Whereas, fully prepared for the challenge, the Spring Valley High School girls basketball team crowned a fine 25-4 season by capturing the 2015 Class AAAA State Championship title, defeating Goose Creek 53-46 at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia on Friday, March 6, 2015; and
Whereas, with the win, the Lady Vikings claimed their third Class AAAA girls basketball state championship since 2009, and Head Coach Anne Long racked up her seventh state title, three of the seven having been won during her tenure at Spring Valley; and
Whereas, junior guard Christian Hithe ended her night leading all Spring Valley scorers with 19 points while also hauling in 14 rebounds. Junior forward Shantay Taylor recorded 12 points and totaled eight rebounds for the Lady Vikings. Spring Valley senior guard Megan Davis scored 10 points on the night, six of those from behind the arc on 2-of-3 three-point shooting; and
Whereas, jubilant Spring Valley fans cheered in excitement as the Lady Vikings, playing as a team with one heartbeat, won the championship crown; and
Whereas, Head Coach Anne Long, who had honed her players into a championship machine, saw the fruits of her labors as her players hoisted the title trophy; and
Whereas, the House of Representatives takes great pleasure in recognizing the young women of the Spring Valley High School girls basketball team for leading with excellence both in the classroom and on the court and expects to hear of continued great achievements in the years ahead. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, recognize and commend the Spring Valley High School girls basketball team for capturing the 2015 Class AAAA State Championship title and honor the team's exceptional players, coaches, and staff.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Principal Jeff Temoney and Head Coach Anne Long of Spring Valley High School.
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