South Carolina H 5406: Batesburg-Leesvile Coaches Pitch All-Star state champs

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2025-2026 Bill 5406 Text of Previous Version (Mar. 25, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5406

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A house RESOLUTION

to recognize and honor the Broome High School male 
strength team, coaches, and school officials for an outstanding season and to 
congratulate them on winning the 2026 south carolina class AAA state 
championship. 

Whereas, the South 
Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to learn that the Broome High 
School male strength team of Spartanburg County captured the Class AAA State Championship 
at Lexington High School on March 21, 2026; and

Whereas, in Broome's 
varsity division, senior Joseph Wakins, a two-year competitor, won the 160-pound 
class championship; senior Asher Littlejohn, a three-year competitor, won the 180-pound 
state championship; senior Levi Bishop, a two-year competitor, placed in the 
top ten in the 205-pound class; senior Chimar Hayes, a two-year competitor, 
placed in the top eight in the 220-pound class; and junior Brayden Simpson, a 
two-year competitor, placed in the top eight in the 160-pound class; and

Whereas, in the junior 
varsity division, sophomore Isaiah Young, a two-time competitor, won the 205-pound 
class championship; and 

Whereas, in Broome's 
varsity division, senior Asher Littlejohn and junior Braydon Simpson earned 
All-State honors, and in the junior varsity division, Isaiah Young was named an 
All-State wrestler; and 

Whereas, in a sport 
that demands discipline, resilience and inner strength, coaches Chad Cooksey, 
and Spencer Dearybury have drawn upon their experience and training to build a 
championship team while instilling values that will benefit these athletes 
throughout their lives; and

Whereas, the South 
Carolina House of Representatives appreciates the pride and recognition that 
the members of the Broome High School male strength team have brought to their 
school and community and looks forward to following their continued achievements 
in the years ahead. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the 
South Carolina House of Representatives, 
by this resolution, recognize and honor the Broome High School male strength 
team, coaches, and school officials for an outstanding season and congratulate 
them on winning the 2026 South Carolina Class AAA State Championship. 

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Principal Josh Fowler, Head 
Coach Dr. Chad Cooksey and Assistant Coach Spencer Dearybury. 

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