A house RESOLUTION

 

to recognize and honor the Pelion Middle school Archery team and coaches for an outstanding season and to congratulate them on winning the 2026 South Carolina ARCHERY IN THE SCHOOLS 3D State Championship title in Bullseye and IBO/3D.

 

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to learn that the members of the Pelion Middle School archery team took top honors at the South Carolina Archery in the Schools 3D State Championship held at the South Carolina State Fair Grounds on March 5, 2026; and

 

Whereas, these young athletes had an incredible performance, showing precision and strength at the state championship, taking home first place for both IBO/3D and Bullseye; and

 

Whereas, the archery team consists of eighteen talented young archers, Delilah Williams, Karlee Kneece, Aubrey Joy, Liam O'Neill, Autumn Jeffcoat, Dillon Montgomery, Claire Hartley, Skyler Sherman, Eden Baskin, Hannah Pierce, Paisley Montgomery, Laycee Morphy, Harper Bolin, Ernie Stierwald, Edward Zuniga, Kadince Sparks, Clara Clark, and Xander Leaden; and

 

Whereas, the Pelion Middle School archery team had many standout performances, with Delilah Williams winning first place in Bullseye and IBO/3D, Aubrey Joy taking second place in Bullseye, and Karlee Kneece taking fifth place in Bullseye; and

 

Whereas, in a sport that demands strength and precision, Head Coach Annelee Clark and her skilled assistant coaches, Ashlyn Massey and Don Leaden, utilized their own experience and passion for the sport to mold a championship-caliber team. The lessons that they taught these young athletes will continue to shape them throughout their lives; and

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives value the pride and recognition that the Pelion Middle School archery team has brought to their school and their community. They look forward to following the team's future successes 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 Pelion Middle School archery team and coaches for an outstanding season and congratulate them on winning the 2026 South Carolina Archery in the Schools 3D State Championship title in both Bullseye and IBO/3D.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Pelion Middle School Principal Jessica Keisler and Head Coach Annelee Clark.

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