South Carolina H 3892: South Florence HS football champs

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2025-2026 Bill 3892 Text of Previous Version (Feb. 04, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 3892

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A house RESOLUTION

TO CELEBRATE THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH FLORENCE HIGH 
SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM FOR A SPECTACULAR SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON 
TAKING HOME THE 2024 CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Whereas, determined to 
capture yet another state crown, the South Florence High School football team 
poured it on to defeat Westside 42-41 at the 2024 Class AAAA State Championship 
title game, played on Saturday, December 13, 2024, at Orangeburg's Oliver C. 
Dawson Stadium; and

Whereas, it was the 
Bruins' second state championship title in three years; and

Whereas, during the 
fourth quarter of the title game, South Florence captured a 42-35 lead, and 
Westside responded with a touchdown, but the Rams' two-point conversion pass 
was knocked down. Result: The Bruins handed Westside its first loss in 27 
games, giving South Florence a season record of 12-3; and

Whereas, records of the 
championship game testify to intense effort. South Florence running backs Tre 
Leonard and Zion Gilbert combined to rush for 305 yards. The labors of these 
two yielded Leonard 25 carries for 191 yards and a touchdown and enabled 
Gilbert to rush for 114 yards on 20 carries. Further, South Florence 
quarterback Messiah Jackson rushed for two touchdowns and had 14 carries for 49 
yards; he also completed 9 of 11 pass attempts for 134 yards and three 
touchdowns. Moreover, Jayden Sellers caught 7 passes for 121 yards and three 
touchdowns. He also rushed for 13 yards on four carries; and

Whereas, notably, South 
Florence dominated time of possession: The Bruins held on to the ball for 
38:44, while the Rams had it for just 9:15; and

Whereas, such victories 
do not come overnight; they take determination and hard work. With proven 
consistency in both, Coach Andrew "Drew" Marlowe has built his football program 
into one of championship caliber that refuses to settle for second best; and

Whereas, the journey to 
winning the state title required discipline, dedication, and teamwork, 
qualities that always will serve these young athletes well, both on and off the 
gridiron. With admiration, the House recognizes and applauds the outstanding 
work of the South Florence High School football team and wishes its members 
much continued success in all their future endeavors. 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 members of the South Florence High School football team for a spectacular 
season and congratulate them on taking home the 2024 Class AAAA State 
Championship title.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution 
be presented to Principal Shand Josey and Coach Drew Marlowe of South Florence 
High School.

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