A house RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE Pickens High School Girls Golf TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR A STELLAR SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 2022 SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to learn that the Pickens High golf team garnered the state trophy at the tournament held at Hilton Head Lakes on October 25, 2022; and

Whereas, to the delight of their exuberant fans, the Pickens High Blue Flame defeated a competitive field of comers from across the State, finishing twenty-three strokes ahead of the next highest finisher, defending champs May River, and capturing Pickens' second state championship for the program; and

Whereas, Natalie Turner shot a 155 for Pickens, and teammate Ashton Moseley shot a 161 to lead the Lady Blue Flame to the victory. Both earned All-State selections for their performances. Evie Harkins, Emily Hall, Ashley Anderson, and Rylee Reid also competed for Pickens in the championship win; and

Whereas, in a sport that requires strategy and skill, Head Coach Lem Blackwell and his skilled coaching staff maximized their athletic experience and training to hone a championship-caliber team and teach these athletes life principals that will endure beyond the greens; and

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives appreciates the pride and recognition that the Pickens golfers have brought to their school and their community, and the members look forward to following their continued achievements in the days 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 honor the Pickens High School girls golf team, coaches, and school officials for a stellar season and congratulate them for winning the 2022 South Carolina Class AAAA State Championship title.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Principal Jeff Duncan and Coach Lem Blackwell.

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