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This resolution honors the Bay High School girls soccer team for winning the 2025 Division III State Championship, recognizing their remarkable athletic achievement and positive qualities. The resolution highlights that the Lady Rockets defeated Badin 1-0 to secure their second consecutive state title and fifth overall championship in the program's history. The team is praised for combining athletic talent with exceptional sportsmanship, and their coach, Scott Simpson, is commended for helping the athletes develop not just their soccer skills but also important life qualities like determination and camaraderie. The resolution emphasizes the broader educational value of sports participation, noting that the team's experiences will help them face future challenges. The Ohio House of Representatives formally commends the team, saluting the players and coach as outstanding citizens, and directs the House Clerk to provide an official copy of the resolution to the team, thereby formally recognizing and celebrating their significant sporting accomplishment.

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hr296