A house RESOLUTION

To salute the Oceanside collegiate academy girls tennis team, coaches, and school OFFICIALS for a remarkable season and to congratulate them on winning the 2023 class AA state championship title.

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to learn that the members of the Oceanside Collegiate Academy tennis team captured their third state title, which was their second consecutive state title in Class AA, with a 5-0 win over Bishop England; and

Whereas, the Oceanside Collegiate Academy Landsharks pulled out contested wins in three of the five single matches. Dylin Pizzutello won in a second set tiebreaker at No. 2 singles. Izzie Johnson won 10-7 in a third set tiebreaker at No. 3 singles, and Piper Trowman won 10-3 in a third set tiebreaker at No. 4 singles; and

Whereas, Oceanside Collegiate Academy and Bishop England met four times this season, with the Oceanside Collegiate Academy Landsharks coming out on top three of those times. The rivalry was fierce, and the state championship was hard-fought, but the Landsharks pulled through to claim the title; and

Whereas, reflecting on the day of the championship, Head Coach Shawn Harris said "It really was a close, competitive day…If we don't win those tiebreakers, it's up for grabs. Bishop England is such a quality team. They compete very hard. It was just our day. Our girls stepped up and got it done."; and

Whereas, in a sport that requires agility, strength, and endurance, Coach Harris and his skilled coaching staff utilized their own athletic prowess to forge a championship-caliber team and teach these athletes life principals that will endure beyond the court; and

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives values the pride and recognition that these tennis players have brought to their school and their community, and the members look forward to hearing about the future accomplishments of these young athletes. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, salute the Oceanside Collegiate Academy girls tennis team, coaches, and school officials for a remarkable season and congratulate them on winning the 2023 Class AA State Championship Title.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Principal Christina Brown and Head Coach Shawn Harris.

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