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TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE GOOSE CREEK HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM FOR CAPTURING THE 2010 CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE, AND TO HONOR THE TEAM'S EXCEPTIONAL PLAYERS, COACHES, AND STAFF.
Whereas, fully ready for the challenge, the Goose Creek High School girls basketball team crowned a splendid season by capturing the 2010 Class AAAA State Championship title, defeating defending champion Spring Valley 64-63 at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia on Friday, March 5, 2010; and
Whereas, jubilant Goose Creek fans cheered their excitement as the Lady Gators rallied for the second time to take it away from Spring Valley in the fourth quarter and nail the title; and
Whereas, the championship game demonstrated the Lady Gators' top-drawer strength, agility, and skill, as well as finely honed team effort and good sportsmanship; and
Whereas, using these talents and attributes, the team, under the capable leadership of Coach Tim Baldwin, showed fans and foes alike that Goose Creek's victory was no accident; and
Whereas, adding luster to an already scintillating season, Goose Creek's Aleighsa Welch earned a berth on the All-State team and grabbed a finalist slot for the Gatorade State Player of the Year; and
Whereas, the House of Representatives takes great pleasure in recognizing the young women of the Goose Creek High School girls basketball team for leading with excellence both in the classroom and on the hardwood and expects to hear of continued great achievements in the years ahead. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, recognize and commend the Goose Creek High School girls basketball team for capturing the 2010 Class AAAA State Championship title, and honor the team's exceptional players, coaches, and staff.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Principal Jimmy Huskey and Coach Tim Baldwin of Goose Creek High School.
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