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House Resolution 858
By: Representatives Herring of the 145
th
, Jones of the 143
rd
, Griffin of the 149
th
, Washburn
of the 144
th
, and Paris of the 142
nd
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending the Southwest High School Patriots Boys Basketball Team
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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 Team 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 Monquencio 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
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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
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WHEREAS, the team was led by a talented and selfless group who together forged a strong
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brotherhood on and off the court, embodying the values of teamwork, 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 Monquencio 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
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
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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
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