TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE TIMBERLAND HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON WINNING THE 2014 CLASS AA DIVISION II STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to learn that the members of the Timberland High School football team rushed and pounded to victory over Keenan High School, capturing the Class AA Division II Championship held at River Bluff High School on Friday, November 28, 2014; and

Whereas, in their first undefeated season, the Timberland Wolves' football team garnered its second state title. The Wolves clenched the 35-12 victory over Keenen High School with an interception return for a touchdown by Za'Von Walker; and

Whereas, Josh Alston returned a fumble for a touchdown on the second play of the game to start Timberland's scoring. Darelle Pressley had a ten-yard-touchdown run, and Brandon Simmons rushed for a one-yard touchdown. Ryan Hood threw a forty-yard scoring pass to Daniel Robinson, and Walker's interception return capped the scoring for Timberland. Keenan scored on a fifty-seven-yard pass from D'Marco Ziegler to Kendrick Gathers and a two-yard run by Tyreick Davis-Newton. The Keenan Raiders turned the ball over five times in the loss; and

Whereas, in a sport that demands strength, expertise, and determination, Head Coach Art Craig and his skilled coaching staff capitalized on their own athletic ability and training to mold a championship team and teach these athletes lessons that will prove invaluable through life both on and off gridiron; and

Whereas, the members of the House of Representatives appreciate the pride and recognition that the Timberland High School football players have brought to their school and community and look to hear of their continued accomplishments in the days ahead. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the House of Representatives, by this resolution, recognize and commend the Timberland High School football team, coaches, and school officials for an outstanding season and congratulate them for winning the 2014 Class AA Division II State Championship title.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Principal Kerry Daugherty and Coach Art Craig.