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2025-2026 Bill 5324 Text of Previous Version (Mar. 05, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5324

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A house RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE Ragin Preparatory 
Christian Academy boys varsity basketball TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS 
FOR AN EXTRAORDINARY SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 2026 SOUTH 
CAROLINA Independent School Association CLASS 1a STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Whereas, the South 
Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to learn that the members of the 
Ragin Preparatory basketball team of Sumter County captured another state title 
at the state competition held at the Sumter County Civic Center on Saturday, 
February 28, 2026; and

Whereas, to the thrill 
of their faithful fans, the Ragin Preparatory Rams defeated the Newberry Academy 
Eagles 59-21, to take back-to-back state titles; and

Whereas, Ragin Prep was 
untouchable from the very beginning as everyone in the starting lineup got 
involved as the Rams built an early 15-0 and never looked back. Kavontay Rose put 
up the first points and senior Kayshaun Rutherford made a three-point shot to 
give the Rams an immediate 5-0 lead; and

Whereas, Ragin prep had 
a smothering defense that secured a comfortable 17-6 lead going into the second 
quarter. When two Ragin Prep starters were taken out at the beginning of the 
second quarter, the Rams' offense slowed a bit. Zymir Robinson-Hill made two 
steals against the Eagles that converted into points and pushed the lead out to 
23-8, and the half ended with a 30-10 lead for the Rams; and

Whereas, after 
halftime, the Rams' defense swarmed Newberry, allowing only four points in the 
third quarter, and put the game out of reach. Their mix of press and man 
defense was too much for the Eagles to handle. By the end of the game, Ragin 
Prep was able to unload the bench, and eighth grader Orion Brogdon-Nixon 
splashed a three-point shot in the final minutes; and

Whereas, Ragin Prep's 
senior Kayshaun Rutherford scored 18 points in his final game as a Ram, Robinson-Hill 
scored 13, and Kavontay Rose finished with 12 points. Senior K'den Shannon 
posted 7 points even though he battled an ankle injury early in the second 
quarter; and

Whereas, Ragin Prep did 
not have the same resources that other schools have as the team was without a 
home gym and unlimited practice time. But they had each other and a brotherhood 
they were able to ride to consecutive state titles. The bond that developed over 
four years of playing together was the uniting factor for the Rams; and

Whereas, in a sport 
that demands strength, speed, and precision, Head Coach Anthony Jackson and his 
dedicated coaching staff used their own athletic ability and training to 
produce a two-time championship team and teach these athletes life principles 
that will endure beyond the court; and

Whereas, the South 
Carolina House of Representatives appreciates the pride and recognition that 
the Ragin Prep basketball players have brought to their school and their 
community, and the members look forward to hearing about their continued 
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 Ragin Preparatory Christian Academy 
boys varsity basketball team, coaches, and school officials for an 
extraordinary season and congratulate them for winning the 2026 South Carolina Independent 
School Association Class 1A State Championship title.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Headmaster Shawn T. Ragin and to 
Coach Anthony Jackson. 

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