South Carolina S 1143: West Oak Wrestling

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2025-2026 Bill 1143 Text of Previous Version (Apr. 23, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 1143

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A senate RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE THE West-Oak High SCHOOL BOYS 
Wrestling TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO 
HONOR THEM FOR WINNING THE SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AAA BOYS Wrestling STATE 
CHAMPIONSHIP.

Whereas, the South 
Carolina Senate is proud to recognize the West-Oak High School boys wrestling 
team for winning the South Carolina Class AAA boys wrestling state championship 
on February 11, 2026, at Lexington High School; and

Whereas, this historic 
win marks the program's fifth consecutive state championship and its tenth in 
school history; and

Whereas, in the 
championship game, the West-Oak Warriors defeated the Hanahan Hawks by a score 
of 54-15, with wins in all but three weight classes; and

Whereas, with an 
exceptional season overall, the team had a record of 32-1 going into the 
championship game; and

Whereas, the West-Oak 
High School boys wrestling team has flourished under the leadership and 
guidance of Head Coach Derek Strobel and assistant coaches, Representative Adam 
Duncan, Ian James, Al Billings, Rick McLaughlin, and Matt Williams; and

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina Senate appreciate the pride and recognition that the West-Oak 
High School boys wrestling 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 West-Oak High School boys wrestling team, coaches, and school 
officials on an outstanding season and honor them for winning the South 
Carolina Class AAA boys wrestling state championship.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to the West-Oak High School boys wrestling 
team, Coach Derek Strobel, and Principal Dr. Brandon Blackwell.

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