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2025-2026 Bill 492 Text of Previous Version (Mar. 26, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 492

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A senate RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE MAY RIVER HIGH SCHOOL 
WRESTLING TEAM FOR A STELLAR SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THE SHARKS ON WINNING 
THE 2025 CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Whereas, the South 
Carolina Senate is pleased to learn that the members of the May River High 
School wrestling team captured the Class AAAA top prize at this year's state 
tournament, held on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Dreher High School in 
Columbia; and

Whereas, to the cheers 
of their delighted fans, the May River Sharks won their first-ever state 
wrestling crown and thus made school history, an accomplishment that made a 
sweet victory even sweeter; and

Whereas, May River 
defeated Brookland-Cayce, South Florence, Gilbert, and Aiken on the way to the 
state finals. At state, May River faced a very strong and senior-heavy Laurens 
team, and the Sharks found themselves down 35-11 with five matches to go. Down 
24 points with a maximum of 30 points remaining, the Sharks were not in an 
ideal spot. However, the May River heavyweight, 106, 113, and 120 all came away 
with bonus-point wins, which put the match at 33-35 with one match left. At 
that point, May River's 126 defeated Laurens 8-1, delivering to the Sharks the 
one-point team win and the state title; and

Whereas, possibly the 
biggest comeback in the history of South Carolina high school wrestling, this 
impressive victory happened in only the ninth year of May River High's 
existence. Hard work and commitment from wrestlers, coaches, and families were 
the foundation that pushed the team to the title. Moreover, these newly minted 
champion wrestlers kept their strong momentum going by seizing the SCWCA 
Traditional State title two weeks later; and

Whereas, in a sport 
that demands mental fortitude and stamina, Head Coach Ashley Powell capitalized 
on his own athletic ability and experience to forge a championship-caliber team 
and teach these athletes lessons that will prove invaluable throughout life, 
both on and off the mats; and

Whereas, the South 
Carolina Senate appreciates the pride and recognition the May River wrestlers 
have brought to their school and community, and the members look forward to 
following their continued achievements in the days ahead. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, recognize and honor 
the May River High School wrestling team for a stellar season and congratulate 
the Sharks on winning the 2025 Class AAAA State Championship title.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution 
be presented to Principal KaRon Webb and Head Coach Ashley Powell of May River 
High School.

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