A concurrent RESOLUTION

 

TO CONGRATULATE THE Newberry College Football team, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO HONOR THEM FOR WINNING THE South atlantic conference championship.

 

Whereas, the South Carolina Senate is proud to recognize the Newberry College football team for winning the South Atlantic Conference championship on Saturday, November 12, 2022; and

 

Whereas, this historic win marks the program's second straight SAC championship in school history; and

 

Whereas, in the championship game, Newberry College defeated Mars Hill by a score of 27-24; and

 

Whereas, with an exceptional season overall, the team had a record of 9-2 going into the championship game; and

 

Whereas, the Newberry College football team has flourished under the leadership and guidance of Head Coach Todd Knight and the rest of the impressive coaching staff; and

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate appreciate the pride and recognition that the Newberry College football team has brought to its school and community and look forward to a future filled with further accomplishments by the team and its talented athletes.  Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:

 

That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, congratulate the Newbery College football team, coaches, and school officials on an outstanding season and honor them for winning the South Atlantic Conference championship.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the Newberry College football team, Head Coach Todd Knight, and coaching staff.

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