HR858: HR858 Southwest High School Patriots Boys Basketball Team; outstanding 2024-2025 season and inspiring run to the GHSA Class A Division I State Championship; commend

25 LC 112 3547 House Resolution 858 By: Representatives Herring of the 145th, Jones of the 143rd, Griffin of the 149th, Washburn of the 144th, and Paris of the 142nd A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending the Southwest High School Patriots Boys Basketball Team1 for their outstanding 2024–2025 season and inspiring run to the GHSA Class A Division I2 State Championship; and for other purposes.3 WHEREAS, the Southwest High School Patriots Boys Basketball Tea m completed an4 extraordinary 2024–2025 season, achieving a remarkable 27–3 record and earning a place5 among Georgia's elite teams, ranked 32nd in the state according to MaxPreps; and6 WHEREAS, under the steadfast leadership of Head Coach Monquenci o Hardnett, the7 Patriots demonstrated determination, resilience, and unity, making the deepest playoff run8 in 36 years for the program and reaching the GHSA Class A Division I State Championship;9 and10 WHEREAS, the Patriots entered the state championship game riding an impressive 13-game11 winning streak, highlighted by a thrilling triple-overtime victory over Dublin to capture the12 Region 2-A Division I Championship, a testament to their perseverance and dedication; and13 H. R. 858 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3547 WHEREAS, the team was led by a talented and selfless group who together forged a strong14 brotherhood on and off the cour t, embodying the va lues of teamw ork, hard work, and15 sportsmanship; and16 WHEREAS, the entire roster and staff of the Southwest Patriots, whose names and efforts17 contributed to this historic season, includes Chase Dupree #0, Brandon Ashley #4, Caron18 Howard #1, Tyshawn Brantley #3, Neikovain Iverson #10, Rinaldo Callaway #5, Octavius19 Raglin #2, Montese Green #32, Johnathan Hurley #12, Kyle Jefferson #23, A'Javion Wilson20 #11, A'Mari Sparks #21, and Jamarcus West #55; and21 WHEREAS, the coaching and support staff includes Head Coach Mon quencio Hardnett;22 Assistant Coaches Mike Hardnett, Tobias Seldon, Mike Walker, and Nicholas Hargrove Jr.;23 Principal A. Bernard Young; and Athletic Director Joseph Dupree Jr.; and24 WHEREAS, through tireless dedication, including off-season training and a commitment to25 daily improvement, the Patriots exemplified the spirit of excellence and unity, driven by the26 motto that success is built through effort, family, and belief in one another; and27 WHEREAS, this historic team has inspired their school, alumni, and community, rekindling28 the storied tradition of Southwest basketball and setting an example of what can be achieved29 through leadership, focus, and discipline; and30 WHEREAS, Coach Hardnett and his players have made an indelible mark on the legacy of31 Southwest High School, demonstrating that "Southwest is back" and that the foundation has32 been laid for continued success in the years to come.33 H. R. 858 - 2 - 25 LC 112 3547 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that34 the members of this body commend and congratulate the Southwest High School Patriots35 Boys Basketball Team for their outstanding achievements, their inspiring run to the state36 championship, and for representing their school and community with honor and pride.37 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized38 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Head39 Coach Monquencio Hardnett and the Southwest High School Patriots Boys Basketball Team.40 H. R. 858 - 3 -