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TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE VARSITY BOYS SOCCER TEAM OF BATESBURG-LEESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL IN LEXINGTON COUNTY FOR A SUCCESSFUL SEASON, AND TO CONGRATULATE THE PLAYERS AND COACHES FOR CAPTURING THE 2010 STATE CLASS AA CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are pleased to learn that the Batesburg-Leesville High School boys soccer team had a winning season and took first place in the state competition on May 23, 2010; and
Whereas, making school history in their first state soccer championship victory, the Batesburg-Leesville Panthers defeated the five-time crowned state soccer champions of Bishop England High School 1 - 0 in triple overtime; and
Whereas, through dogged determination and grueling practices, the Panthers maintained the goals they wanted to accomplish this season, and they those goals were realized with the winning goal of junior Carlos Hernandez; and
Whereas, senior Panthers Michael Oswald, Kurt Bostelaar, Elliott Jeffcoat, and Austin White led their teammates to a 20-8 season and to victory over the Bishop England Battling Bishops; and
Whereas, in a sport that requires strength, speed, and skill, Coach Jason Mouzon and his coaching staff used their own athletic ability and leadership skills to forge a championship team and to instill a standard of excellence that will prove invaluable to these athletes throughout life; and
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives commend the talent and hard work of the Batesburg-Leesville High School boys varsity soccer team and look to hear of future success from this outstanding team. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the House of Representatives of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, recognize and honor the boys soccer team of Batesburg-Leesville High School in Lexington County for a successful season, and congratulate the players and coaches for capturing the 2010 State Class AA Championship title.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be provided to Principal Raymond P. Padgett and Coach Jason Mouzon.
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