A concurrent RESOLUTION

 

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE T.L. HANNA HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS GOLF TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR AN EXTRAORDINARY SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON WINNING THE 2024 SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AAAAA DIVISION II STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

 

Whereas, the South Carolina General Assembly is pleased to learn that the members of the T.L. Hanna girls golf team captured the top prize at their state tournament, held at Smithfields Country Club, October 28-29, 2024; and

 

Whereas, the Lady Yellow Jackets overcame a 10-shot deficit on day two of the state competition to win T.L. Hanna's first girls state golf championship in school history. To make a sweet win even sweeter, team members Serra Erlenkeuser, Sierra Schulze, and Marissa Scaletta all placed in the top 10 individually, to earn All-State honors; and

 

Whereas, it was truly a team effort. Marissa Scaletta, for instance, rallied with a back nine 38 to put Hanna in position for the playoff win. Serra Erlenkeuser, who held the individual lead for most of day two, finished third, while Sierra Schulze had the best day two of all state golfers, firing a 3 over par 75. Hanna Erlenkeuser (day 1) and Olivia Wallach (day 2) turned in fourth-place team scores at the competition, thus contributing to the overall win by the Jackets; and

 

Whereas, in a sport that demands strategy and ability, Head Coach Gabrielle Kitts and Assistant Coach Eli Roland maximized their own athletic experience and training to shape a championship-caliber team and teach lessons invaluable for life both on and off the fairways and greens; and

 

Whereas, the General Assembly values the pride and recognition the T.L. Hanna golfers have brought to their school and 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, the Senate concurring:

 

That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, recognize and honor the T.L. Hanna High School girls golf team, coaches, and school officials for an extraordinary season and congratulate them on winning the 2024 South Carolina Class AAAAA Division II State Championship title.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Principal Walter Mayfield and Head Coach Gabrielle Kitts.

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