A house RESOLUTION

To honor the Pelion middle school Archery Team, coaches, and officials for a fantastic season and to congratulate them for winning the 2024 South Carolina National Archery in the Schools program (NASP) State Championship Titles in IBO and Bullseye (Middle School Division).

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives were pleased to learn that the members of the Pelion Middle School archery team captured the state titles in International Bowhunting Organization (IBO) and bullseye; and

Whereas, after much training and preparation from Head Coach Larry Poole, Coach David Taylor, and Coach Maria Bolen, the members of the Pelion Middle School archery team were more than ready on the day of the competition; and

Whereas, in IBO, the Panthers secured first place with a team score of 1,697. For the individual IBO awards, Claire Hartley won first place for girls with a score of 290 (won by shoot off), Cooper Hartley won first place for boys with 286 points, Delilah Williams won second place for girls with a score of 290, Aubrey Joy won fourth place for girls with a score of 278, and Madelyn Maroney won fifth place for girls with a score of 278; and

Whereas, making a sweet victory even sweeter, the IBO team score of 1,697 is a new state record for the category; and

Whereas, in bullseye, they grabbed first place with a team score of 3,305. For the individual bullseye awards, Delilah Williams won first place for girls with a score of 285 (won by 10s), Cooper Hartley won second place for boys with a score of 286, Madelyn Maroney won second place for girls with a score of 285, and Claire Hartley won third place for girls with a score of 284; and

Whereas, South Carolina House of Representatives values the pride and recognition that the Pelion Middle School Archery team has brought to its school and community. The members look forward to hearing about the future achievements of these young archers. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, honor the Pelion Middle School archery team, coaches, and officials for a fantastic season and congratulate them for winning the 2024 South Carolina National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) State Championship Titles in IBO and bullseye (middle school division).

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Principal Jessica Keisler and Head Coach Larry Poole of Pelion Middle School.

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