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Honoring and congratulating the Science Leadership Academy/Palumbo Girls Lacrosse Team upon winning the 2026 Philadelphia Public League Girls Lacrosse Championship, recognizing their undefeated season, outstanding athletic achievement, leadership, perseverance, and positive impact as role models in their school and community.
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WHEREAS, The Science Leadership Academy/Palumbo Girls Lacrosse Team, known as the Rockets, achieved an extraordinary milestone by capturing the 2026 Philadelphia Public League Girls Lacrosse Championship with a thrilling 12-11 double-overtime victory over Olney High School on May 18, 2026; and
WHEREAS, The team completed a remarkable undefeated season with an overall record of 11-0 and a perfect 5-0 record in league play, establishing themselves among the top girls lacrosse programs in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and the nation; and
WHEREAS, The championship victory was the culmination of months of dedication, discipline, teamwork, resilience, and determination demonstrated by every student-athlete throughout the season; and
WHEREAS, Under the leadership of Head Coach Kacey Kelly, a licensed professional school counselor, licensed therapist, and experienced lacrosse coach, the team cultivated a culture of excellence, accountability, sportsmanship, and mutual support that enabled each player to thrive both on and off the field; and
WHEREAS, Athletics provide young people with opportunities to develop confidence, leadership skills, perseverance, time management, and a commitment to collective success, while fostering lifelong friendships and bonds that extend far beyond competition; and
WHEREAS, The members of the Rockets Lacrosse Team serve as positive examples for their peers and younger students, demonstrating that hard work, dedication, and teamwork can overcome obstacles and lead to extraordinary accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, The student-athletes have represented their schools, families, and communities with distinction...
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