A senate RESOLUTION

 

TO CONGRATULATE THE West Florence high school WOMEN'S Tennis TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO HONOR THEM FOR WINNING THE 2025 SOUTH CAROLINA high school league CLASS 5A division II STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

 

Whereas, the South Carolina Senate is proud to recognize the West Florence High School Women's tennis team for winning the 2025 South Carolina High School League Class 5A Division II state championship; and

 

Whereas, this historic win marks the program's first state championship in school history. The West Florence Knights also won the 2025 South Carolina High School League Class 5A Division II lower state championship, which was another first in the school's history; and

 

Whereas, the winning team included Elle Brannon, Caroline Collins, Lillian Guerriero, Erin Mills, Grace Murrell, Kessler Richardson, Lily Richbourg, Maia Rivera-Cintron, Mattie Segars, Emma Watfordl, and Shelby White; and

 

Whereas, several members of the team received awards this year, including Shelby White, who won the 2025 South Carolina High School League Class 5A/4A Individual state championship, a first in school history; Shelby White and Grace Murrell, who won the 2025 South Carolina High School League All State Selection; and Emma Watford, who was honored as the 2025 South Carolina Athletic Coaches Association North-South All Star Player Selection; and

 

Whereas, with an exceptional season overall, the West Florence Knights had a record of twenty-three wins and one loss in 2025. The team excelled due to their teamwork, commitment, and respect for their peers and competitors alike; and

 

Whereas, the West Florence High School women's tennis team has flourished under the leadership and guidance of Coach Abby Sullivan, who was recognized as the 2025 South Carolina Athletic Coaches Association Coach of the Year and the 2025 South Carolina Athletic Coaches Association North-South All Star Coach Selection; and

 

Whereas, the team has also engaged in community outreach efforts such as student government, the National Honor Society, the Act of Kindness Club, PEARLS, the Beta Club, the National Technical Honor Society, HOSA, and the STEM program, all of which strengthen the connection between team members and their community; and

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate appreciate the pride and recognition that the West Florence High School women's tennis 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 West Florence High School women's tennis team, coaches, and school officials on an outstanding season and honor them for winning the South Carolina High School League Class 5A Division II state championship.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the West Florence High School women's tennis team, Coach Abby Sullivan, and Principal April Leroy.

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