South Carolina H 4953: Latta High School Softball team wins state championship

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2025-2026 Bill 4953 Text of Previous Version (Jan. 15, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4953

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A house RESOLUTION

to recognize and honor the latta 
high school softball team, coaches, and school officials for an extraordinary 
season and to congratulate them for winning the 2025 south carolina class A 
state championship title. 

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to recognize 
the outstanding achievement of the Latta High School softball team of Dillon 
County, which captured the 2025 South Carolina Class A State Championship title 
at the championship series; and

Whereas, cheered on by an enthusiastic home crowd, the Latta Lady 
Vikings secured a 5-2 victory over a strong and competitive Lewisville High 
School team to claim the state championship; and

Whereas, championship success is built upon exceptional pitching and 
timely hitting, both of which were on full display as Latta, finishing the 
season with a 23-5 record, earned the title with a decisive performance; and 

Whereas, Maddie Berry started in the circle for Latta and delivered a 
dominant performance, recording nine strikeouts, while Paisley Jackson entered 
in relief and added five strikeouts to silence Lewisville's offense; and

Whereas, junior catcher Samantha Townsend provided leadership and 
energy throughout the contest, going two-for-three at the plate with two 
singles, one run batted in, one run scored, a stolen base, and drawing a 
hit-by-pitch, serving as a catalyst for the Lady Vikings' offensive momentum; 
and

Whereas, after Latta briefly relinquished a 1-2 lead in the fourth 
inning, the Lady Vikings responded with determination as Sarah Bryant drew a 
walk and stole second base, Madison Kersey reached base and stole, and Rylan 
Hunt executed a key sacrifice bunt to set the stage for a timely RBI single by 
Townsend; and 

Whereas, those efforts propelled Latta to a 3-2 lead entering the 
fifth inning, and with two additional runs scored in the sixth inning, the Lady 
Vikings secured a 5-2 victory, as Jackson closed out the game with poise and 
precision; and 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives commend 
the Latta High School softball team for the pride, sportsmanship, and 
recognition that they have brought to their school and community and look 
forward to their continued success. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of 
Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House 
of Representatives, by this resolution, recognize and honor the Latta 
High School softball team, coaches, and school officials for an extraordinary 
season and congratulate them for winning the 2025 South Carolina Class A State 
Championship title.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to 
Principal Nanette Carmichael and Coach Anna Rogers. 

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