A concurrent RESOLUTION

 

TO CONGRATULATE THE newberry college women's field hockey TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO HONOR THEM FOR finishing as national runner up in the NCAA Division II national tournament.

 

Whereas, the South Carolina General Assembly is proud to recognize the Newberry College women's field hockey team for an outstanding season; and

 

Whereas, the Newberry College Wolves finished national runner up in the NCAA Division 2 national tournament and won the South Atlantic Conference regular season and postseason tournament titles. The team posted a 20-1 overall record and 10-0 in the South Atlantic Conference, winning a school record of twenty consecutive games; and

 

Whereas, the Newberry College women's field hockey team has flourished under the leadership and guidance of Head Coach Hannah Dave, who was named National and South Atlantic Conference Coach of the Year. Head Coach Dave and assistant coaches Khotsofalo Pheko and Tamsin Bangert were named the Atlantic Region Coaching Staff of the Year; and

 

Whereas, the Wolves team boasts many talented players, including Parker Keeler, the NCAA Division 2 National Player of the Year and South Atlantic Conference Offensive Player of the Year; Emma Westbrook, recognized as First Team All-America and South Atlantic Conference; Payton Keeler, recognized as Second Team All-America and first team All-America; and Wibien Dahmen, recognized as Second Team All-America and first team All-South Atlantic Conference; and

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina General Assembly appreciate the pride and recognition that the Newberry College women's field hockey team has brought to its school and community and look forward to future accomplishments by the team and its talented athletes.  Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:

 

That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, congratulate the Newberry College women's field hockey team, coaches, and school officials on an outstanding season and honor them for finishing as national runner up in the NCAA Division 2 national tournament.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the Newberry College women's field hockey team and Head Coach Hannah Dave.

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