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PROCLAMATION HONORING GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL CRUSADERS
<br />MEN'S SOCCER TEAM
<br />WHEREAS, the Grace Christian School men's soccer team, the Crusaders, exhibited hard work, dedication, and
<br />exceptional talent in the North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association (NCISAA) championship; and,
<br />WHEREAS, the Grace Christian School men's soccer team won the 2021 NCISAA Men's State Soccer
<br />Championship against the Greenfield School, which was scoreless midway through the second half when John
<br />Sebastian scored the only and game -winning goal while the Crusader defense staved off a late charge to defend
<br />their net and bring the championship home to Lee County; and,
<br />WHEREAS, under the leadership and guidance of Head Coach Nathaniel Rhine and Assistant Coaches Brian Smith
<br />and Jon Watters, the team was able to finish the season with a 16-5 overall record, including a perfect 8-0
<br />record in conference play; and,
<br />WHEREAS, the Lee County Board of Commissioners recognizes the Crusaders Men's Soccer Team members Alex
<br />Montijo, Tuck Howell, Chris Gomez, Max McNeill, Patrick Larson, Andrew Garcia, Julian Limas, Jaden Smith,
<br />Braedan Waller, Bretton Piscitelli, Kaleb Smith, Valek Luna, Noah Mejan, Barrett Bullard, Carter Cummings, Jacob
<br />Megan, Yoe] Cruz for the accomplishments they demonstrated throughout the season and for their
<br />commitment, perseverance and love of the sport of soccer; and,
<br />WHEREAS, the Lee County Board of Commissioners would additionally like to recognize the Crusaders who also
<br />were selected to the All -State Team, including Luke Garris, Layne Voss, John Sebastian, Guilio Cian and
<br />Goalkeeper Griffin Matthews for their endurance in defending the net and securing the game -winning goal in
<br />the second half; and,
<br />WHEREAS, the Crusaders Men's Soccer Team represented Lee County admirably in the NCISAA Men's State
<br />Soccer Championship to close out a remarkable 2021 soccer season.
<br />NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lee County Board of Commissioners proclaim Tuesday, April 191H
<br />2022 as Grace Christian School Crusaders Men's Soccer Team Day in Lee County, North Carolina and call upon
<br />residents to observe this day recognizing and celebrating the Team and their contributions to and successes
<br />shared with the Lee County community.
<br />Dated this the 18th day of April, 2022
<br />Kirk Smith, Chair
<br />County Board of Commissioners
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