South Carolina H 5128: Cardinal Newman wrestling champs

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2025-2026 Bill 5128 Text of Previous Version (Feb. 10, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5128

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A house RESOLUTION

TO CELEBRATE THE MEMBERS OF THE CARDINAL NEWMAN 
SCHOOL WRESTLING TEAM FOR CAPTURING THE 2026 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL 
ASSOCIATION STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO APPLAUD THEM FOR ANOTHER FABULOUS SEASON.

Whereas, on a chilly 
Wednesday in early February 2026, the members of the Cardinal Newman School 
wrestling team proved they were not a flash in the pan when it comes to 
championship titles. For the third year in a row, they pinned down the South 
Carolina Independent School Association State Championship with a 54-22 win 
over Ben Lippen; and

Whereas, the Falcons 
led 23-12 before the Cardinals were able to take control of the match. Newman's 
Luke Gjoklaj (175) won by pin over Thomas Yarborough. Then, Ethan Ash's 
comeback win at 190 pounds gave the Cardinals the boost they needed. Ash 
trailed before rallying to pin Ben Lippen's Jackson Flynn, putting Cardinal 
Newman up 25-23; and

Whereas, the Cardinals 
won the final five matches and clinched the title on L.J. Murphy's win by 
decision with two matches to go. Other Cardinal Newman winners were Ken Clark 
(215), Sami Touma (285), Carter Lirgg (113), Eli Lorang (120), Triston Johnson 
(138), Cooper Smythe (144), and Shayne Ross (150); and

Whereas, having seen 
his Cardinals deliver a powerful performance, Coach Cole McCarter proudly 
watched as they packed up hardware only champions get to take home; and

Whereas, the House 
takes great pleasure in saluting the young athletes of the Cardinal Newman 
wrestling team and looks forward to hearing of their exploits in coming 
seasons. 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 Cardinal Newman School wrestling team for capturing the 2026 
South Carolina Independent School Association State Championship and applaud 
them for another fabulous season.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Principal Charles Assey and 
Coach Cole McCarter of Cardinal Newman School.

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