A house RESOLUTION

 

TO RECOGNIZE AND Commend THE Military Magnet Academy girls basketball TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR AN EXTRAORDINARY SEASON AND TO applaud THEM FOR capturiNG THE 2023 SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

 

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to learn that the members of the Military Magnet girls basketball team of Charleston County took home another state trophy from the tournament held in Aiken on Saturday, March 4, 2023; and

 

Whereas, amid the shouts of their boisterous fans, Military Magnet Academy posted a final score of 54-41 to defeat Denmark-Olar High School for a second year in a row and garner a triple tiara to display its dynasty in South Carolina basketball by winning its third consecutive state victory; and

 

Whereas, the Lady Eagles of Military Magnet displayed a domineering defense in the championship game against Denmark-Olar's Lady Vikings with a 20-4 run in the second quarter; and

 

Whereas, forcing thirty-seven turnovers and taking seventeen steals in the championship game, the Lady Eagles were led by senior Chazmin Bradley who posted 17 points and sophomore De'Jamari Pugh scored 13 points and snatched eight rebounds; and

 

Whereas, Military Magnet set a district record as the first basketball program for boys or girls in the history of the Charleston County School District to win three consecutive state titles and the first school in the district to reach the finals four years in a row; and

 

Whereas, with a 25-6 record, the Lady Eagles' roster for the 2022-2023 season included seniors Chazmin Bradley, Jataya Brown, RyKia Jakes, Kaelin Davis, and Morgan Richardson; sophomores Jada Davis, Sabri Mitchell, De'Jamari Pugh, and Dream Watson, freshmen JaNiha Brown and Da'Nariyah Williams; and seventh-grader Destinee Wilson; and

 

Whereas, in a sport that requires precision, speed, and long hours of practice, Head Coach Nathaniel "Danny" Taylor and his talented coaching staff capitalized on their own athletic experience and passion to produce another championship team and teach these athletes lessons that will prove invaluable through life both on and off the courts; and

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are grateful for the respect and honor that the Military Magnet basketball players have given to their school and their community, and they expect to hear of the team's future success 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 commend the Military Magnet Academy girls basketball team, coaches, and school officials for an extraordinary season and applaud them for capturing the 2023 South Carolina Class A State Championship title.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Principal Robert L. Perrineau, Jr., and Coach Nathaniel "Danny" Taylor.

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