South Carolina S 992: F-16 Fighting Falcon Day

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2025-2026 Bill 992 Text of Previous Version (Mar. 10, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 992

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A senate RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE leslie 
M. Stover Middle School wrestling team, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR A REMARKABLE 
SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 2026 SOUTH CAROLINA STATE 
CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Whereas, the South Carolina Senate is pleased to learn that the 
members of the Stover Middle School wrestling team of Kershaw County captured 
the state title at the state tournament on January 28, 2026, held at Lexington 
High School for the boys and at Gilbert High School for the girls; and

Whereas, the Stover wrestling team has demonstrated exceptional 
skills, perseverance, and dedication throughout the 2025-2026 wrestling season 
with a 16-1 dual record; and

Whereas, the team's success on the mat reflects the hard work and the 
core ideals of sportsmanship, honesty, and respect for authority that the 
athletes have developed; and

Whereas, the championship team members included Matthew Moore, Dalton 
Hinson, Melissa Paloblanco, Madelyn Ross, Chance Lowe, Conner Moore, Ben 
McArdle, Matthew Garcia, Hunter Griggs, Emery Greene, Gavin Rush, Carter Perot, 
Wyatt Perry, Austin Graham, Cierra Blackmon, Shawn Dilker, Jaylah Gonzales, 
Michael Rogers, and Jayden Pena; and

Whereas, besides earning the title of state champion, Stover produced 
three state finalists and two most outstanding wrestlers and made Stover 
history as the only two-time girls state champion. Eighth grader Madelyn Ross 
in the 115-weight class is a two-time middle school girls state champion and 
named most outstanding wrestler. Seventh grader Gavin Rush in the 102-weight 
class and eighth grader Dalton Hinson in the 145-weight class were both named 
boys middle school state champions. Eighth grader Matthew Moore in the 135-weight 
class placed second as a middle school finisher; and

Whereas, in a sport that requires mental fortitude and individual 
excellence, Head Coach Lorenzo McGee and his dedicated coaching assistants, Elijah 
McGee and Robby Hinson, used their own athletic ability and training to produce 
a championship-caliber team and teach these athletes life principles that will 
endure beyond the mats; and

Whereas, the South Carolina Senate appreciates the pride and 
recognition that the Stover grapplers have brought to their school and their 
community, and the members look forward to following their continued 
achievements in the days ahead. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, 
by this resolution, recognize and honor the Leslie M. Stover Middle School 
wrestling team, coaches, and school officials for a remarkable season and 
congratulate them for winning the 2026 South Carolina State Championship Title.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to 
Dr. Luvenia Zimmer, principal, and to Coach Lorenzo McGee.

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