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PROCLAMATION HONORING GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL CRUSADERS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM WHEREAS, the Grace Christian School women's basketball team, the Crusaders, exhibited tremendous skill, sportsmanship and outstanding team chemistry in the North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association (NCISAA) championship; and, WHEREAS, the Grace Christian School women's basketball team won the 2022 NCISAA Women's State Basketball Championship at Mount Olive University against six -time state champion Victory Christian School, in which after trailing by 11 points at halftime, the Crusaders played hard in the second half, winning 46-40; and, WHEREAS, the Crusaders were led by ESPN Class of 2024 #5 Nationally Ranked Player, Sarah Strong, with 26 points and 22 rebounds, as well as Lara Lieckfeld, who made big plays in the second half of the game, scoring 12 points; and, WHEREAS, under the leadership and guidance of Head Coach Chad Revelle and Assistant Coaches Daniel Strong and Caydee Revelle, the team dominated most of the season, finishing with an overall record of 29-1 and a perfect record in conference play; and, WHEREAS, the Lee County Board of Commissioners recognizes the Crusaders Women's Basketball Team members Janina Herisch, Ameya Brown, Kayden Michael, McKensie Boyte, Cidney Revelle and Anna Strickland for the accomplishments they demonstrated throughout the season and for their commitment, perseverance and love of the sport of basketball; and, WHEREAS, the Lee County Board of Commissioners would additionally like to recognize the Crusaders who also were selected to the All -State Team, including Danauje Brooks, Lara Lieckfeld, Miyah Campbell, Sarah Strong, Halisi Whitley and Antonia "Toni" Hughes for playing strong throughout the game and making a comeback in the second half to secure the win; and, WHEREAS, the Crusaders Women's Basketball Team represented Lee County admirably in the 2022 NCISAA Women's State Basketball Championship to close out an incredible 2022 basketball season. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lee County Board of Commissioners proclaim Wednesday, April 20th, 2022 as Grace Christian School Crusaders Women's Basketball Team Day in Lee County, North Carolina and call upon residents to observe this day recognizing and celebrating the Team and their contributions to and successes shared with the Lee County community. Dated this the 181'' day of April, 2022. - ) &46e, irk mith, Chair tee County Board of Commissioners