A senate RESOLUTION

 

TO CONGRATULATE THE ridge view high SCHOOL BOYS basketball TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO HONOR THEM FOR WINNING THE 2024 SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AAAA BOYS basketball STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

 

Whereas, the South Carolina Senate is proud to recognize the Ridge View High School boys basketball team for winning the 2024 South Carolina Class AAAA boys basketball state championship; and

 

Whereas, this historic win marks the program's fifth state championship in school history; and

 

Whereas, in the championship game, Ridge View High School defeated Riverside High School by a score of 58-52. Korie Corbett scored eighteen points and Jayden Pretty added fifteen; and

 

Whereas, the Blazers had a tough 2023 season, going 15-13 and losing in the second round of the playoffs. Their 2024 season was marked by their hard work and their determination to prove themselves; and

 

Whereas, the Ridge View High School boys basketball team has flourished under the leadership and guidance of Head Coach Joshua Staley and Assistant Coaches Brian Sanders, Kenneth Hunter, Christian Savage, Chris Leevy, Reginald Murray, and Darius Franklin; and

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate appreciate the pride and recognition that the Ridge View High School boys basketball team has brought to its school and community and look forward to a future filled with further accomplishments by the team and its talented athletes.  Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the Senate:

 

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, congratulate the Ridge View High School boys basketball team, coaches, and school officials on an outstanding season and honor them for winning the 2024 South Carolina Class AAAA boys basketball state championship.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the Ridge View High School boys basketball team, Coach Johsua Staley, and Principal Dr. Brenda Mack.

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