A house RESOLUTION

 

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE Military Magnet academy girls basketball TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR A REMARKABLE SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 2025 SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS a STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

 

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to learn that the members of the Military Magnet basketball team of Charleston County won the state title at the state competition held at the Florence Center on Thursday, March 6, 2025; and

 

Whereas, to the cheers of their exuberant fans, the Military Magnet Lady Eagles defeated Lee Central High School decisively with a 59-40 win, taking the team's fourth title in only five years; and

 

Whereas, after a fast-paced first period, Military Magnet led 19-14, and when both teams stepped up their defense in the second quarter, the offenses were held down to 7-2 scoring, giving the Lady Eagles a 26-16 advantage at the break; and

 

Whereas, the third quarter began with Military Magnet's Da'Nariyah Williams scoring off of a steal, and then moments later, she converted a free throw to put her team up 29-18. She led her teammates in the game with 18 points and 7 rebounds; and

 

Whereas, Lee Central Lady Stallions were able to cut the deficit to 29-20 halfway through the period, and less than two minutes later, they cut the deficit to 32-25, the closest they would come in the second half. The Lady Eagles went on a run for the rest of the period, going into the final period with a 43-27 lead; and

 

Whereas, the fourth quarter was won by Military Magnet 16-13, and the six turnovers the defense forced on Lee Central in the period helped preserve the win. Lady Eagle Mariah Brown scored all of her four points for the game in the final period; and

 

Whereas, senior starters Dream Watson, Jada Davis, and Sabri Mitchell who have been involved in the program for many years, helped to lead the team to victory. Adding to Da'Nariyah Williams stats, Dream Watson had 16 points, 6 steals, and 3 assists, making 10 of 11 free throws. Sabri Mitchell scored 11 points and grabbed six rebounds. Lauren Willis, Mariah Brown, and Jada Davis each contributed four points; and

 

Whereas, in a sport that demands speed, strength, and precision, Head Coach Nathaniel Taylor and his skilled coaching staff capitalized on their own athletic experience and training to build a championship team and teach these athletes life principles that will endure beyond the courts; and

 

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives appreciates the satisfaction and credit that the Military Magnet basketball players have brought to their school and their community, and the members look forward to hearing of their future success in the days to come. 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 Military Magnet Academy girls basketball team, coaches, and school officials for a remarkable season and congratulate them for winning the 2025 South Carolina Class A State Championship title.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Dr. Robert L. Perrineau Jr., principal, and to Coach Nathaniel Taylor.

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