A house RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE Oceanside Collegiate Academy volleyball TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 2022 SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS 2A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Whereas, the House of Representatives is pleased to learn that the members of the Oceanside Collegiate volleyball team of Charleston County took home another state trophy from the championship tournament held at Dreher High School in Columbia on Saturday, November 5, 2022; and

Whereas, to the exhilaration of their exuberant fans, the Oceanside Lady Landsharks defeated the Liberty High School Lady Red Devils in the first three matches in the best three of five, 25-16, 25-23 and 25-13; and

Whereas, after collapsing the Bishop England High School dynasty in 2021, one that had guarded ten consecutive state championships, Oceanside now is carving out the opportunity for its own volleyball dynasty with a second straight state title; and

Whereas, it was the fourth straight appearance at the state championship for the Lady Landsharks.  They took the class 3A title in 2021, and this year they won the 2A trophy; and

Whereas, Oceanside Collegiate is hoping to hold on to the state trophy, as the trophy literally, but accidentally, slipped onto the floor at the presentation; and

Whereas, in a sport that requires strength, agility, and speed, Head Coach Jennifer Fort and her skilled coaching staff maximized their own athletic experience and ability to hone a championship-caliber team and teach these athletes life principles that will endure beyond the nets; and

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives values the pride and recognition that the Oceanside volleyball players have brought to their school and their community, and the members look forward to following their continued achievements in the days ahead.  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 Oceanside Collegiate Academy volleyball team, coaches, and school officials for an outstanding season and congratulate them for winning the 2022 South Carolina Class 2A State Championship title.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Principal Christina Brown and Coach Jennifer Fort.

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