A house RESOLUTION

TO CELEBRATE THE D.W. DANIEL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM AND COACHES FOR A SPECTACULAR SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON TAKING HOME THE 2023 CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Whereas, determined to capture yet another state crown, the D.W. Daniel High School football team poured it on to defeat Camden 49-48 at the 2023 Class AAA State Championship title game, played on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at South Carolina State; and

Whereas, the Lions had to work for their new hardware: They beat the Bulldogs in overtime for a walk-off win. This feat earned them an undefeated season record of 15-0 and their third state title in the last four seasons; and

Whereas, D.W. Daniel had a two-touchdown lead in the fourth quarter, but Camden came back to tie the game at 42 and force overtime; and

Whereas, on a crucial fourth down in overtime, D.W. Daniel quarterback Kolton Chapman hit Jason Bish for the go-ahead touchdown. Bruce Brown made the extra point to give D.W. Daniel a 49-42 lead; and

Whereas, Camden answered with a touchdown of its own to make it 49-48. Camden then chose to go for a two-point conversion and the win, but the D.W. Daniel defense held. The result? The Lions stopped Camden short and walked off state champions; and

Whereas, such victories do not come overnight; they take determination and hard work. With proven consistency in both, Head Coach Jeff Fruster has built his football program into one of championship caliber that refuses to settle for second best; and

Whereas, the journey to winning the state title required discipline, dedication, and teamwork, qualities that always will serve these young athletes well, both on and off the gridiron. With admiration, the House recognizes and applauds the outstanding work of the D.W. Daniel High School football team and wishes its members much continued success in all their future endeavors. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, celebrate the D.W. Daniel High School football team and coaches for a spectacular season and congratulate them on taking home the 2023 Class AAA State Championship title.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Principal Adam Russell and Head Coach Jeff Fruster of D.W. Daniel High School.

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