A house RESOLUTION

 

To CONGRATULATE THE CARDINAL NEWMAN school BOYS SOCCER TEAM ON WINNING THE South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA) 4A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

 

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives was pleased to learn that the Cardinal Newman School boys soccer team secured their fifth consecutive SCISA State Championship title on Saturday, May 11, 2024; and

 

Whereas, the championship game was held at Edens Stadium, where the Cardinal Newman boys soccer team faced their rival Hammond in a heated match to take home the trophy. Cardinal Newman had been undefeated all season, and they did not let their rivals break their streak. After securing the victory, their record of 19-0-1 will go down in the history books; and

 

Whereas, Cardinal Newman not only played against the best SCISA had to offer, but they also contended against strong public school teams such as Lexington, Powdersville, Christ Church, Riverside, and Chapin. During spring break, they also had the opportunity to travel to England to play two games; and

 

Whereas, making a sweet victory even sweeter, this was the first time in school history the program has finished a season undefeated. Additionally, the Cardinals ranked number twenty in the latest United Soccer Coaches high school poll; and

 

Whereas, reflecting on his team and their tremendous achievements, Head Coach Will Eudy said "I don't know if a group put together the type of performances that this group has. When you go undefeated, you don't lose one you're not supposed to. And that's hard because people always give you their best. That wasn't easy."; and

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives value the pride and recognition that the Cardinal Newman boys soccer team has brought to their school by winning their fifth consecutive SCISA State Championship title. The members look forward to hearing about the future achievements of these young athletes. Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

 

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, congratulate the Cardinal Newman School boys soccer team on winning the South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA) 4A State Championship title.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Principal Kelly Burke and Head Coach Will Eudy.

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