South Carolina H 5403: William R. McLeod, sympathy

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2025-2026 Bill 5403 Text of Previous Version (Mar. 25, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5403

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A house RESOLUTION

TO CELEBRATE THE NORTH AUGUSTA HIGH SCHOOL Yellow JACKETS 
varsity girls BASKETBALL TEAM FOR A SUPERB SEASON AND TO APPLAUD THESE FINE 
ATHLETES FOR WINNING THE 2026 SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP 
TITLE.

Whereas, ready for the 
challenge, the North Augusta High School varsity girls basketball team went 
back-to-back with a 63-50 state title win over Westside on Saturday, March 7, 
2026. Held at the Colonial Life Arena, the contest was a rematch of last 
season's girls AAAA state final between North Augusta and Westside, also won by 
the Yellow Jackets; and

Whereas, North Augusta 
finished the year 28-1, winning their final 27 games in dominating fashion. 
Impressively, they outscored their opponents by over 1,000 points, and in the 
playoffs they were just as dominant, outscoring their five opponents by 141 
points; and

Whereas, moreover, in 
capturing the 2026 state crown, the Yellow Jackets secured their seventh title 
in ten years and snapped Westside's 18-game winning streak; and

Whereas, having honed their 
players into a championship machine, Head Coach Al Young and his staff saw the 
fruit of long and dedicated labor as the title trophy was hoisted. These gifted 
coaches were particularly pleased at the committed way their athletes bought 
into the process and followed up their AAAA state title from last year with 
another well-earned state win; and

Whereas, North Augusta 
was led in scoring by senior Celena Grant and sophomore Azaria Sapp, with 15 
points each. Junior Ashley Walker added 11, and seniors Messiah Williams and 
Kenedi Wright added 10 points each. In addition, Messiah Williams had a 
game-high 12 rebounds to go with two blocks; and

Whereas, with much 
pride, the House salutes the North Augusta girls basketball team on taking home 
a prestigious state victory well won. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the 
South Carolina House of Representatives, 
by this resolution, celebrate the North Augusta High School Yellow Jackets varsity 
girls basketball team for a superb season and applaud these fine athletes for 
winning the 2026 South Carolina Class AAAA State Championship title.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Principal Casey Rogers and Head 
Coach Al Young.

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