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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2014

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S E N A T E   R E S O L U T I O N

CONGRATULATING THE ROGERS HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM ON

WINNING THE 2013-2014 RHODE ISLAND GIRLS BASKETBALL DIVISION II

CHAMPIONSHIP

     Introduced By: Senators Paiva Weed, Goodwin, Felag, Metts, and Conley

     Date Introduced: May 15, 2014

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

     WHEREAS, In a battle of the unbeatens, Rogers High School, led by Tri-Captain Josie

Chaves' 24 points and MVP performance, won going away and defeated St. Raphael High School

by the score of 55-32 in the State Title game; and

     WHEREAS, The Rogers High School Girls team compiled a perfect regular season

record with a 16-0 record and easily won the Eastern Division. Known for their unselfish team

play, mental toughness, disciplined offense and tenacious ball-hawking defense, Rogers entered

the playoffs on a roll and anticipated an ultimate meeting with fellow unbeaten St. Raphael

Saints; and

     WHEREAS, Rogers easily dispatched Warwick Vets in the first round of the state

playoffs by a score of 57-26. In the quarterfinals, Rogers once again won handily, defeating East

Greenwich 60-39. In the semi-finals, Rogers faced South Division Champions Coventry and won

a hard fought contest by the score of 56-48, setting up a much anticipated championship game

between St Raphael and Rogers; and

     WHEREAS, Playing with a refuse to lose attitude, Rogers came out swinging and, led by

a 15-2 run, took an early halftime lead of 30-21. In the second half, Rogers' zone defense

continued to stymie St Ray's offense and Senior Josie Chaves, who had suffered two ACL knee

injuries earlier in her career, played the game of her life, scoring big baskets when needed, and

providing much needed grit and leadership. A 13-2 run in the second half put the game away and

Rogers now reigns as the Division II Girls Basketball Rhode Island State Champions; and

     WHEREAS, Winning a state title in a team sport is a most difficult accomplishment. It

requires a roster in which every single player is willing to put individual needs and

accomplishments aside in favor of focusing completely on, and giving their all towards, the

completion of team goals. The Rogers High School team is blessed to have a team in which every

young lady gave everything she had to fulfill their goal of winning a state title. The Rogers team

could not have won the championship without the contributions of Captain Elizabeth L. Jackson,

Captain Josie Chaves, Captain Brianne Morgera, and players Quiara Brooks, Marlen Oliva,

Maeve Byrne, Shay Greenman, Juliana DiMeglio, Eliza Lopes, Sarah Morris, Natassia Russell,

Aliyah Jones, Zhana Brown, Amanda Estrella, and Khadesha Stubbs, along with the vital

leadership and innovative teaching provided by the coaching staff, led by Head Coach Frank

Brow, and Assistant Coaches Kevin Chaves, Emily Zilly, and Erin Wood; now, therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations

hereby congratulates the Rogers Girls Basketball Team on winning the 2013-2014 Rhode Island

Girls Basketball Division II Championship; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Rogers High School Girls Basketball Head

Coach Frank Brow.

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