WHEREAS, The Overbrook High School Girls Volleyball Team, under the leadership of Head Coach Carly Dunbar and Assistant Coach Teresa Graves, has achieved an outstanding 12-0 record in the American Conference during the 2024 season, securing the title of American Conference Champions; and
WHEREAS, The team’s victory over Simon Gratz High School on October 16th, 2024 is a prime example of their resilience and perseverance. In this thrilling match, the team triumphed 3-2 in
sets; and
WHEREAS, Captain Kimora Locke and her twin sister Keyanna Locke put Overbrook in a strong position with a 25-22 win in the first set; and
WHEREAS, Shaniya Hall led the team in the second set, scoring key points to help secure a 25-23 win; and
WHEREAS, Despite Gratz winning the next two sets, Overbrook rallied in the decisive final set. With the score tied 8-8, Victory Fennell’s service led the team to four consecutive points; and
WHEREAS, Shaqeuah Henry then scored on all three of her serves, guiding the team to a 15-8 win in the final set; and
WHEREAS, Justice Williams Turner, Deijah Taylor, and Aniyah Wood also made significant contributions, adding valuable points during all sets of the game; and
WHEREAS, The team demonstrated tremendous skill, determination, and sportsmanship throughout the season, ultimately finishing with a 12-1 overall record, with the sole defeat coming in a playoff match against upper division schools; and
WHEREAS, The Overbrook High School Girls Volleyball Team exemplified the values of teamwork, dedication, and hard work, with each player contributing to their collective success, and every match serving as a testament to their commitment to excellence; and
WHEREAS, The support of the Overbrook community, school faculty, and families has been invaluable in helping the team achieve its remarkable success; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, That the Overbrook High School Girls Volleyball Team is hereby honored for their outstanding achievement of becoming the 2024 American Conference Champions, for their impressive 12-0 conference record, and for their commitment to excellence in athletics and sportsmanship.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that an Engrossed copy of this Resolution be presented to the Overbrook High School Girls Volleyball Team with the utmost respect and admiration of this legislative body.
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