LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring the Maple Grove High School "Red
Dragons" Boys' Basketball Team on capturing the New York State Public
High School Athletic Association Class D Championship

WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to recognize and
honor outstanding high school athletic teams that have exhibited the
teamwork, commitment and drive to succeed in statewide athletic competi-
tions in this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, The Maple Grove High School "Red Dragons" Boys' Basketball
Team has achieved its second New York State Public High School Athletic
Class D title over the course of three years with its victory over Cole-
man Catholic High School on March 20, 2010; and
WHEREAS, This talented group of young athletes embodies the true spir-
it of teamwork in achieving a goal, all while demonstrating the ability
to balance the commitments of academics, family and athletics; and
WHEREAS, Head Coach Curt Fischer led his team of players through a
demanding independent league schedule to challenge them and prepare them
for the post-season play; Coach Fischer also encouraged off-season work
for his players to hone their game skills; and
WHEREAS, The "Red Dragons" Basketball Team relentlessly pursued victo-
ry in interscholastic play throughout the regular season and beyond,
winning the championship game with a 43-38 victory over Coleman Cathol-
ic; the victory was especially sweet after a 2008 state championship
followed by a semi-final game defeat in 2009; and
WHEREAS, In the championship game against Coleman Catholic High
School, the Maple Grove "Red Dragons" played a tough first half, trail-
ing 22-14; in a tense fourth quarter, the Maple Grove team commanded a
10-1 run, finally ending the game with a victory; and
WHEREAS, This group of 14 ambitious and dedicated athletes was greeted
by fire trucks that transported them to celebrate their state win,
accompanied by the Maple Grove cheerleaders; and
WHEREAS, The Maple Grove High School "Red Dragons" Boys' Basketball
Team ended its season with a record of 16-8, culminating in the state
championship title; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor the Maple Grove High School Boys' Basketball Team on capturing the
New York State Public High School Athletic Association Class D Champion-
ship; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Maple Grove High School Boys' Basketball Team.