A house RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE Andrew Jackson High School girls basketball TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 2024 SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to learn that the members of the Andrew Jackson High School girls basketball team of Lancaster County captured the Class AA state title at the state championship game held on Friday, March 1, 2024; and

Whereas, to the excited cheers of their exuberant fans, the Andrew Jackson Lady Volunteers defeated a competitive Landrum High School 78-60; and

Whereas, at the end of the first quarter, the Landrum Lady Cardinals had a 3-point lead at 21-18, but the Lady Volunteers produced a strong second quarter to reverse the lead to 37-30 at halftime; and

Whereas, Andrew Jackson's Tamia Watkins dominated the game and posted gigantic double-double leads for the Lady Volunteers with 26 points and 19 rebounds. The 6-foot-1 junior center was named the 2023-2024 South Carolina Class AA Player of the Year; and

Whereas, Lady Volunteer Ayona Alexander scored 20 points and had 8 rebounds while teammates Ni'yonna Asbelle added 19 points and Kaylee Cortez added 12; and

Whereas, in a sport that demands speed, strength, and strategy, Head Coach Steven Fair and his talented coaching staff maximized their own athletic experience and training to forge a championship-caliber team and teach these athletes lessons that will prove invaluable through life both on and off the court; and

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives values the pride and recognition that the Andrew Jackson basketball players have brought to their school and their community, and the members look forward to hearing of their continued achievements 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 Andrew Jackson High School girls basketball team, coaches, and school officials for an outstanding season and congratulate them for winning the 2024 South Carolina Class AA State Championship title.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Principal Shuntay Miller and Coach Steven Fair.

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