South Carolina S 846: James F. Byrnes Softball

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2025-2026 Bill 846 Text of Previous Version (Jan. 30, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 846

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A senate RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE THE James F. Byrnes high SCHOOL 
GIRLS Softball TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND 
TO HONOR THEM FOR WINNING THE SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AAAAA Division I GIRLS 
Softball STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

Whereas, the South 
Carolina Senate is proud to recognize the James F. Byrnes High School girls softball 
team for winning the South Carolina Class 5A Division I girls softball state 
championship on May 31, 2025; and

Whereas, this historic 
win marks the program's sixth state championship in school history and 
thirteenth appearance in the state championship series; and

Whereas, in the 
championship game, the Rebels defeated Summerville High School Green Wave by a 
score of 5-4, ending the defending state champion's eighty-three game winning 
streak; and

Whereas, the Rebels 
produced one of the most memorable comebacks in program history, rallying for a 
9-8 victory in game two at home after falling 3-0 in the first game of the 
series. Kaylee Hannon and Maddie Wiant delivered pivotal three-run home runs, Addy 
Waters added another solo home run, and Garrison Aiken forced in the decisive 
run with a bases-loaded walk in the bottom of the seventh; and

Whereas, in a dramatic 
nine-inning final game, Byrnes trailed 2-0 through the seventh, before Haven 
Holmes and Memorie Melton drove in a run each to tie the game. Byrnes later 
secured the title in the ninth, with a 5-4 walk-off win. Ellanie Yarrell lifted 
a crucial sacrifice fly. Addy Waters put the championship ball in play, 
allowing the tying and winning runs to score; and

Whereas, with an 
exceptional season overall, the team finished with a 30-4 overall record, a 
12-0 record in region play, and was ranked twenty-second in the nation; and

Whereas, the James F. 
Byrnes High School girls softball team has flourished under the leadership and 
guidance of Coach Brandi Aiken; and

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina Senate appreciate the pride and recognition that the James 
F. Byrnes High School girls softball team has brought to its school and 
community and look forward to a future filled with further accomplishments by 
the team and its talented athletes. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the 
South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, 
congratulate the James F. Byrnes High School girls softball team, coaches, and 
school officials on an outstanding season and honor them for winning the South 
Carolina Class 5A Division I girls softball state championship.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to the James F. Byrnes High School 
girls softball team, Coach Brandi Aiken, and Principal Erin Greenway.

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