Communita honors the Military Magnet girls basketball team

By Naveen May 07, 2023

The Lady Eagles Basketball Team of Military Magnet Academy won three consecutive state titles.

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The team's academic success was recognized with all players having a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

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The community celebrated the team with an event.

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The Community Resource Center provided nearly 1,000 bags of groceries, hygiene products, food, and other items to those who attended the event.

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Louis Smith, the executive director of the Community Resource Center, described the girls as exemplary citizens who deserved to be celebrated.

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Darryl Ray Griffin, the CEO of Neal Brothers Inc., pledged $5,000 towards a fund for a memorial statue to honor the girls on the school's campus.

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Griffin offered employment opportunities to the players.

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Griffin stated that if the players could lead on the basketball court, they could also be business leaders.

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The event showcased the community's appreciation and support for the Lady Eagles Basketball Team.

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