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FILED
<br /> LEE COUNTY NC
<br /> PAMELA G. BRITT
<br /> REGISTER OF DEEDS
<br /> FILED Apr 15, 2024
<br /> AT 09:11:12 am
<br /> BOOK 00004
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<br /> INSTRUMENT # 02262
<br /> EXCISE TAX (None)
<br /> PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF
<br /> THE SOUTHERN LEE HIGH SCHOOL MEN'S BOWLING TEAM
<br /> WHEREAS, the Southern Lee High School Men's Bowling Team, the Cavaliers, exhibited hard work, dedication, and
<br /> exceptional talent in the North Carolina High School Athletic Association(NCHSAA) bowling tournament; and,
<br /> WHEREAS,the Cavaliers won the 2024 State Championship on February 1 I"' after winning against teams from Scotland
<br /> County Schools and Pinecrest High School in the State Finals; and,
<br /> WHEREAS, the team format is a rotation of five players per team roll two frames each, with Mark Lovick as the leadoff
<br /> bowler for the Cavaliers, followed by Tucker Maria, Landon Lovick, Blane Downing, and Mar'kel Brown, under the
<br /> leadership of Head Coach Vicki Wilkins and Assistant Coaches Peggy Gunter and Wayne Gamble; and,
<br /> WHEREAS,the Cavaliers drew Scotland in the semifinals and defeated the Scots 216-183 in the first set of the best two
<br /> out of three rounds after a four-bagger hot streak— four consecutive strikes— in frames two through five before going into
<br /> the second and final round,with the Cavaliers winning 187-167 and securing a spot in the State Finals; and,
<br /> WHEREAS, after struggling in the first game against Pinecrest and losing 205-162, the Cavaliers rallied and won the
<br /> second game 204-203, forcing a third game; and,
<br /> WHEREAS, the Cavaliers fought for each frame, with eight strikes and numerous spares, resulting in another win against
<br /> Pinecrest with a final score of 223-202 and the State Championship title; and,
<br /> WHEREAS, bowlers from both the men's and women's teams also saw success individually, with the men's top bowler,
<br /> Mar'kel Brown, winning the individual men's championship title and Tucker Maria taking third place with a 187, and
<br /> Peyton Johnson of the women's team finishing 19" in the State; and,
<br /> WHEREAS,without the efforts of former Southern Lee Athletic Director Ernie Purnsley,the bowling program would not
<br /> be what it is today, as he was instrumental in starting the program up in 2021-22 and coached the first two years; and
<br /> WHEREAS,the Cavaliers represented Lee County admirably in the NCHSAA Men's State Bowling Tournament to close
<br /> out the 2024 bowling season; and,
<br /> NOW, THEREFORE, the Lee County Board of Commissioners hereby proclaim Tuesday, March 51h, 2024 as Southern
<br /> Lee High School Men's Bowling Team Day in Lee County, North Carolina and call upon residents to observe this day
<br /> recognizing and celebrating the Team and their contributions to and successes shared with the Lee County community.
<br /> Presented this 4"'day of March, 2024.
<br /> Kirk D. Smith, 05air
<br /> Lee County Board of Commissioners
<br /> ATTEST:
<br /> Hailey Hall, Clerk to tKe Board
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