A house RESOLUTION

 

TO CELEBRATE THE GRAY COLLEGIATE ACADEMY VARSITY SOFTBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR A SUPERB SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON WINNING THE 2024 SOUTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE CLASS AA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

 

Whereas, having won the first two games of a best-of-three series, the Gray Collegiate Academy varsity softball team captured the South Carolina High School League Class AA state crown on Wednesday, May 22, 2024; and

 

Whereas, on Monday, May 20, 2024, the Lady War Eagles traveled to Marion and took down the Marion Swamp Foxes 9-1. Gray Collegiate finished off the title with a convincing 8-4 win over Marion on Wednesday night; and

 

Whereas, cheered on by jubilant Gray Collegiate fans, the Lady War Eagles moreover nailed eight straight games in the playoffs to bring home their second championship in the past three seasons. The school compiled an overall record of 33-2 and a perfect 8-0 mark in Region 4 play; and

 

Whereas, to make all this happen, Head Coach Doug Frye, assisted by his able staff of assistant coaches, drew on his own considerable talents and skills to mold his athletes into champions; and

 

Whereas, the journey to winning the state title required discipline, dedication, and teamwork, qualities that always will serve these young women well, both on and off the diamond. With admiration, the House recognizes and applauds the outstanding achievements of the Gray Collegiate Academy varsity softball team and wishes its members much continued success in all their future endeavors. Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

 

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, celebrate the Gray Collegiate Academy varsity softball team, coaches, and school officials for a superb season and congratulate them on winning the 2024 South Carolina High School League Class AA State Championship title.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Dr. Brian Newsome, principal, and Head Coach Doug Frye of Gray Collegiate Academy.

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