A house RESOLUTION

 

TO CONGRATULATE THE GRAY COLLEGIATE ACADEMY SOFTBALL TEAM ON ITS STELLAR SEASON AND TO SALUTE ITS MEMBERS FOR CAPTURING THE 2025 SOUTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

 

Whereas, out to win gold, the Gray Collegiate Academy softball team played with great determination and spirit and landed the 2025 Class AAAA State Championship title on Saturday, May 31, 2025; and

 

Whereas, Gray Collegiate softball fans were confident their team could handle the jump from Class 2A to 4A this season; and

 

Whereas, Coach Doug Frye's softball players backed that up by defeating York 5-2 in the deciding game of the best-of-three Class AAAA softball championship series. It was the Lady War Eagles' third softball state title in the last four years and the first at the Class AAAA level; and

 

Whereas, this title carried extra meaning for the Lady War Eagles because some people had said the formerly 2A Gray Collegiate couldn't play in 4A. But the Lady War Eagles knew better; they knew they were a good team and could do the job, and they proved it while a proud Coach Frye looked on; and

 

Whereas, the War Eagles (32-3) had to come from behind to win the title after dropping the series opener 2-1. They defeated York in the second game 4-0 and then clinched the title Saturday; and

 

Whereas, the journey to winning the state title required discipline, dedication, and teamwork, qualities that always will serve these young women well, both on and off the field. With admiration, the House recognizes and applauds the fine work of the Gray Collegiate Academy softball team and wishes its members much continued success in all their future endeavors. Go, Lady War Eagles! Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

 

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, congratulate the Gray Collegiate Academy softball team on its stellar season and salute its members for capturing the 2025 South Carolina High School League Class AAAA State Championship.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Principal Brian Newsome and Coach Doug Frye of Gray Collegiate Academy.

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