Bill Text: SC S1321 | 2013-2014 | 120th General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Spartanburg High School Boys Varsity Tennis Team
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2014-05-22 - Introduced and adopted [S1321 Detail]
Download: South_Carolina-2013-S1321-Introduced.html
A SENATE RESOLUTION
TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE SPARTANBURG HIGH SCHOOL "VIKINGS" VARSITY BOYS TENNIS TEAM FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON WINNING THE SCHOOL'S FIRST EVER VARSITY BOYS TENNIS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.
Whereas, the Spartanburg High School varsity boys tennis team won the AAAA State Championship on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at the Cayce Tennis and Fitness Center; and
Whereas, under the leadership of Head Coach Todd Seagle, the team finished off an undefeated year with a 6-0 victory over the defending state champion, South Aiken High School. The Vikings won the school's first ever varsity boys tennis state championship and ended the season 21-0; and
Whereas, the team's starting lineup consists of a sophomore, four freshmen, an eighth-grader, and a seventh grader, placing the team in prime position to defend their championship in the coming years; and
Whereas, Spartanburg's number one player, Spencer Brown earned a 6-2, 6-1 victory over Stefan Zotovic. Chambers Easterling, the number two player, pulled off a 6-4, 6-2 win over Preston Tiffany. It was Easterling's win that clinched the title for the Vikings since Spartanburg had already won three points before Easterling finished off Tiffany. Noah Nawabi, earned a 6-1, 6-4 win, and Bryce Keim earned a 6-2, 6-2 victory. After winning the first set 6-2, Omar Williams broke a tie to win the second set 7-3. Arpit Maini and Phillip Jordan won a doubles match 8-3; and
Whereas, Coach Seagle said about the team, "They compete constantly. Even the competition against each other on a daily basis at practice is great for them"; and
Whereas, the South Carolina Senate is grateful for the pride and recognition that the Spartanburg High School varsity boys tennis team players have brought to their school and community, and the members wish them much success in future seasons. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate, by this resolution, recognize and honor the Spartanburg High School "Vikings" varsity boys tennis team for an outstanding season and congratulate them on winning the school's first ever varsity boys tennis AAAA State Championship.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Head Coach Todd Seagle.