A house RESOLUTION

 

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE Nation Ford High School men's Varsity Lacrosse TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR A REMARKABLE SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 2023 SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AAAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

 

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to learn that the members of the Nation Ford lacrosse team of York County captured the state title at the championship game held at Irmo High School on April 29, 2023; and

 

Whereas, to the cheers of their exuberant fans, the Nation Ford Falcons defeated the competitive Wando High School Warriors 13-10 to take the state trophy and finish their season with a 17-3 record. The Falcons were down 6-5 in the title match, but they took the lead and never looked back; and

 

Whereas, Josh Ameo led the Falcons in the championship game with seven goals.  He was named to 1st Team for All-County, All-Regional, All-Upper State, and All-State and was honored as Regional Player of the Year, Upper-State Attackman of the Year, and Upper-State Player of the Year; and

 

Whereas, three Falcons have committed to play for colleges in the fall.  Owen Ameo plans to play for Roanoke College, and was named to the 1st Team All-County, All-Regional, All-Upper State, and All-State.  Matt Hurst will play for Mary Washington University and was named 1st Team All-County, 2nd Team All-Regional, and 1st Team All-Upper State and All-State. Ben Walzcak will play for Catawba College and was named to 1st Team All-County, All-Regional, All-Upper State, and All-State and Upper State LSM of the Year; and

 

Whereas, Pearson Harris was named 1st Team All-County, All-Regional, and All-Upper State, and 2nd Team All-State.  Zay Neely was 1st Team All-County, Honorable Mention All-Regional, 1st Team All-Upper State and All-State, and SSDM Upper State of the Year. Owen Collette was 1st Team All-County and All-Regional and 2nd Team All-Upper State; and

 

Whereas, Luke Letterhos was 2nd Team All-County, All-Regional, and All-State and 1st Team All-Upper State. Hunter Nickola and Ryan Kell were both 2nd Team All-County and Honorable Mention All-Regional. 

 

Tyler Kell was 2nd Team All-County, All-Regional, and All-Upper State, and Andrew Coffee was 2nd Team All-County and All-Regional; and

 

Whereas, in a sport that demands strength, speed, and stamina, Head Coach Cory Turner and his skilled coaching staff maximized their own athletic training and experience to forge a championship-caliber team and teach these athletes lessons that will be invaluable through life; and

 

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives values the pride and recognition that the Nation Ford lacrosse players have brought to their school and their community, and the members look forward to following their continued accomplishments in the days 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 honor the Nation Ford High School men's varsity lacrosse team, coaches, and school officials for a remarkable season and congratulate them for winning the 2023 South Carolina Class AAAAA State Championship title.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Principal Chris Chandler and Coach Cory Turner.

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