Bill > H6171

This resolution congratulates the Ponaganset High School Girls Basketball Team on winning the 2024-25 Rhode Island Interscholastic League (RIIL) State Championship, highlighting their remarkable achievement and journey. The team overcame significant challenges, including early senior player injuries, and managed to finish the regular season with an impressive 18-2 record. They secured the tournament's second seed and progressed through the playoffs by defeating Lincoln School, LaSalle Academy, and Portsmouth before facing their arch-rivals Moses Brown in a thrilling championship game. In an dramatic overtime contest, the young team demonstrated exceptional resilience, coming back from deficits and ultimately winning through strong team defense, clutch plays by freshman players, and composure under pressure. The resolution specifically recognizes the contributions of team captains, seniors, juniors, sophomores, and freshmen, as well as Head Coach Gary Martinelli, emphasizing how the team's success was built on collective effort, teamwork, and putting team goals ahead of individual achievements. The resolution officially congratulates the team and instructs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to Coach Martinelli.

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