South Carolina H 5560: Military Magnet girls basketball champs

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2025-2026 Bill 5560 Text of Previous Version (Apr. 22, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5560

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A house RESOLUTION

TO HONOR AND 
RECOGNIZE THE MILITARY MAGNET ACADEMY GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND 
SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON WINNING 
THE 2026 SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE. 

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina House of Representatives were pleased to hear that the 
Military Magnet Academy girls basketball team took home the highest honor at 
the 2026 Class A State Championship game held on Saturday, March 7, at Colonial 
Life Arena; and

Whereas, this 
championship game showcased the hard work and determination that this team has 
put in all year. These young athletes, including two seventh graders, two eighth 
graders, and four freshmen, defied all of the odds stacked against them. The Military 
Magnet Academy Eagles dominated their competition, Great Falls High School, 
from the beginning of the game. The Eagles forced thirty-one turnovers and 
twenty-three steals. The team also had nine three-pointers and shot forty-five 
percent from the floor. The Eagles ended the game 70-21, finishing the season 
with an impressive 26-4 record and winning back-to-back championship titles; 
and

Whereas, Military 
Magnet Academy had many standout performances at the championship game, including 
Mariah Brown, who scored twenty-five points, including five three-pointers and 
seven rebounds, Da'Nariyah Williams, who scored ten points and grabbed eight 
boards, and Kaleah Brown-King, who scored eleven points and seven rebounds; and

Whereas, this win marks 
the Military Magnet Academy girls basketball team's fifth championship win in 
the last six years; and

Whereas, Head Coach 
Nathaniel Taylor and his talented coaching staff utilized their own experience 
and passion for the sport to craft a championship-caliber team. The lessons 
that they have taught these young athletes will continue to impact them on and 
off the court; and

Whereas, the Military 
Magnet Academy girls basketball team has brought immense pride and recognition 
to their school and community. The members of the South Carolina House of 
Representatives are honored to recognize these outstanding student athletes for 
their achievements both on the court and in the classroom. They look forward to 
hearing of the team's future accomplishments in the days to come. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the 
South Carolina House of Representatives, 
by this resolution, honor and recognize the Military Magnet Academy girls 
basketball team, coaches, and school officials for an outstanding season and 
congratulate them on winning the 2026 South Carolina Class A State Championship 
title.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Military Magnet Academy Principal 
Dr. Robert L. Perrineau Jr. and Head Coach Nathaniel Taylor.

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