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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 657 Offered January 11, 2017 Prefiled January 10, 2017 Commending the Oak Hill Academy boys' basketball team. ---------- Patrons-- O'Quinn; Senator: Carrico ----------

WHEREAS, the Oak Hill Academy boys’ basketball team of Grayson County demonstrated skill and determination to win the DICK’S Sporting Goods High School National Tournament in April 2016; and

WHEREAS, the Oak Hill Academy Warriors overcame injuries early in the season to finish with an outstanding 45 - 1 record and reach the DICK’S Sporting Goods High School National Tournament, which was held at Madison Square Garden in New York City; and

WHEREAS, in the tournament final, the Oak Hill Academy Warriors took an early lead, but saw the game tied at 52 - 52 at the end of regulation; a last-second tip-in by Oak Hill Academy senior Khadim Sy gave the team a 62 - 60 win in overtime; and

WHEREAS, the Oak Hill Academy Warriors received several individual awards at the tournament, including the Academic Award for Brendan Cruz, Most Outstanding Player Award for Braxton Key, and Coach’s Award for Matt Coleman, who also recorded the most assists; and

WHEREAS, in addition, Ty-Shon Alexander recorded the highest free throw percentage and highest three-point field goal percentage, and Khadim Sy recorded the highest rebound average; and

WHEREAS, the Oak Hill Academy Warriors’ victory is a testament to the skill and hard work of the student-athletes, the leadership of the coaches and staff, and the energetic support of the entire Oak Hill Academy community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the Oak Hill Academy boys’ basketball team on winning the DICK’S Sporting Goods High School National Tournament in 2016; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Steve Smith, head coach of the Oak Hill Academy boys’ basketball team, as an expression of the General Assembly’s admiration for the team’s achievements.