South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session

South Carolina House Bill H5688

Caption

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE THE WARDLAW ACADEMY GIRLS VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON WINNING THE SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION CLASS 1A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Summary

H5688 is a simple House resolution honoring and recognizing the Wardlaw Academy girls varsity basketball team, its coaches, and school officials for winning the South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA) Class 1A State Championship. The resolution recounts the team’s season, including its 43-39 championship victory over Richard Winn Academy, the team’s comeback from a 16-point first-quarter deficit, and the contributions of key players and coaches. The measure is ceremonial rather than regulatory. It does not create, amend, or repeal any state law, nor does it appropriate funds or impose obligations on any person or agency. Its only formal effect is to express the House’s congratulations and to direct that a copy of the resolution be presented to Wardlaw Academy’s head of school and head coach.

Impact

H5688 has no substantive impact on South Carolina statutes, administrative rules, or public programs. As a commemorative resolution, it functions solely as an official legislative tribute to a private school athletic team and its staff, recognizing their achievement and bringing public attention to the school and community.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the bill is uniformly positive and celebratory. The resolution reflects admiration for the team’s perseverance, athletic success, and the leadership of its coaches, and there is no recorded opposition, committee controversy, or recorded vote against it in the provided materials.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention in the available record. Because the bill is a noncontroversial honorary resolution, it does not appear to have generated debate over policy, spending, or legal change. The only focus is on recognizing Wardlaw Academy’s championship season and the individuals associated with the team.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

SC H5455

Dorchester Academy Girls Basketball Champs

SC H4199

Andrew Jackson HS girls' basketball champs

SC H5560

Military Magnet girls basketball champs

SC H5324

Ragin Prep boys basketball champs

SC H4198

Ragin Preparatory Christian Academy boys basketball champs

SC H4276

Blythewood HS girls basketball champs

SC H5341

Florence Christian School girls basketball champs

SC H4324

North Augusta girls basketball champs

SC H4374

Military Magnet Academy girls basketball champs

SC H3693

Cambridge cougars state champs

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