South Carolina H 4177: Walhalla HS girls basketball champs

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2025-2026 Bill 4177 Text of Previous Version (Mar. 12, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4177

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A house RESOLUTION

TO CELEBRATE THE WALHALLA HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS 
BASKETBALL TEAM FOR CAPTURING THE 2025 CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE AND 
TO CONGRATULATE THE TEAM'S EXCEPTIONAL PLAYERS, COACHES, AND STAFF ON A SUPERB SEASON.

Whereas, on a mission 
to take home the gold, the Walhalla High School girls basketball team capped a 
satisfying 24-3 record by netting the 2025 Class AAA State Championship title, 
trouncing Dillon 52-37 on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at the Florence Civic 
Center; and

Whereas, with the 
biggest prize in South Carolina high school girls basketball on the line, the 
Lady Razorbacks focused all their knowledge, skill, and determination, took to 
heart their coaches' exhortations, and came through like the champs they are. 
The result? They captured Walhalla's first-ever state championship in girls 
basketball and made school history. Closing the season in what was their 
twentieth straight victory, the Lady Razorbacks were led by junior forward 
Miley White, who collected a double-double with team highs in both points (14) 
and rebounds (13). Senior guard Annie Campbell added 13 points; junior guard 
Kami Roach had 10 points, nine rebounds, and seven steals; and senior forward 
G.G. Ortiz added nine points and 11 rebounds; and

Whereas, until the Lady 
Razorbacks' March 6 title win, no Walhalla team in any sport had brought home a 
state championship trophy since 1952. On Thursday night in Florence, that all 
changed. After taking control midway through the third quarter of the state 
title game, the top-ranked Lady Razorbacks never looked back as they held off 
third-ranked Dillon down the stretch and secured their first state crown; and

Whereas, to add further 
sweetness to a very sweet victory, Kami Roach was named Class AAA Player of the 
Year and was tapped for All-State for the third time, and G.G. Ortiz finished 
as an All-State honoree and North-South All-Star; and

Whereas, when the game 
was history, Head Coach Byron Wimphrie joined his players and staff in 
witnessing the fruit of their joint labors as the title trophy was hoisted; and

Whereas, the House of 
Representatives takes great pleasure in recognizing the young athletes of the 
Walhalla High School girls basketball team for leading with excellence both in 
the classroom and on the court, and the members expect to hear of continued great 
achievements in the years ahead. 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 Walhalla High School girls basketball team for capturing the 2025 Class AAA 
State Championship title and congratulate the team's exceptional players, 
coaches, and staff on a superb season.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution 
be presented to Principal Jennifer Crawford and Head Coach Byron Wimphrie of 
Walhalla High School.

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