South Carolina H 5455: Dorchester Academy Girls Basketball Champs

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2025-2026 Bill 5455 Text of Previous Version (Mar. 31, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5455

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A house RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND 
HONOR THE DORCHESTER ACADEMY GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL 
OFFICIALS FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON WINNING THE 
SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION CLASS 2A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina House of Representatives were pleased to hear that the 
Dorchester Academy girls basketball team won the South Carolina Independent 
School Association (SCISA) 2A Championship game held on February 28, 2026, at 
the Sumter Civic Center; and

Whereas, the Dorchester 
Academy Raiders defeated the Cross School Stingrays 39-37 in an intense game 
that went into overtime. The Raiders fought hard through a four-minute overtime 
to secure the championship title, ending their season with an impressive 26-4 
record; and

Whereas, there were 
many standout performances from the Raiders. Emery McClure, a sophomore, led 
the Raiders in scoring, ended the game with 13 points and was named the Region 
2A Player of the Year. She was selected along with her teammates, juniors Rylee 
Weathers, who also scored 13 points, and Palmer Kizer, who scored 7 points, to 
the SCISA 2A All-Girls Tournament team; and

Whereas, in a sport 
that requires agility and strength, Head Coach Callie McClure and her talented 
coaching staff utilized their own experience and passion for the sport to mold 
a championship-caliber team. Coach McClure, a former Dorchester Academy player, 
has worked hard to build this program into a force to be reckoned with. The 
lessons that she and her staff have taught these young athletes will continue 
to shape them on and off the court; and

Whereas, the Dorchester 
Academy girls basketball team has brought immense pride and recognition to 
their school and community. The members of the South Carolina House of 
Representatives are honored to recognize these outstanding student athletes for 
their achievements both on the court and in the classroom. They look forward to 
hearing of the team's future accomplishments in the days to come. 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 Dorchester Academy girls basketball 
team, coaches, and school officials for an outstanding season and congratulate 
them on winning the South Carolina Independent School Association Class 2A 
State Championship title.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Dorchester Academy Head of 
School Heather Judy and Head Coach Callie McClure.

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