South Carolina H 4827: A.C. Flora girls soccer champs

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2025-2026 Bill 4827 Text of Previous Version (Jan. 14, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4827

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A house RESOLUTION

TO SALUTE THE A.C. FLORA HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOCCER 
TEAM ON ITS SCINTILLATING SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THE TEAM'S ATHLETES AND 
COACHES ON THEIR EXCITING WIN OF THE 2025 CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Whereas, on Saturday, 
May 24, 2025, Head Coach Eric Navarro watched his A.C. Flora High School girls 
soccer players climb to the top of the mountain at the 2025 Class AAAA State 
Championship game. Both coach and players found the view exhilarating. The Lady 
Falcons, competing at Columbia's Memorial Stadium, defeated Bishop England 1-0, 
to the cheers of elated Flora fans; and

Whereas, history was 
going to be made the day of the Class AAAA girls soccer title match. On one 
side was Bishop England, seeking its thirteenth state title, which, if 
captured, would tie Riverside for the most in girls soccer. Standing in the way 
was A.C. Flora, looking to win the program's first-ever title; and

Whereas, thanks to a 
timely header by sophomore Samantha Lawther and stout defense from goalkeeper 
Kennedy Bagley, the Lady Falcons defeated the Lady Bishops, made school 
history, and took home an impressive new trophy for their display case; and

Whereas, it was a 
scoreless contest through the first fifty-eight minutes. With a corner kick, 
senior Emma Valdes timed the ball with Lawther's position to allow her to make 
the timely hit into the net. With Bagley's eleven saves and the Lady Falcons' 
frontline keeping the Lady Bishops at bay, Flora finished the season with eight 
straight shutouts; and

Whereas, the 
championship came in Coach Navarro's second season. The Barnwell grad took over 
the program after spending several years as the Lady Falcons' JV coach and 
varsity assistant. Flora had enjoyed success over the past seven years, not 
losing a region match, but just couldn't get over the hump to make it to the 
state championship. That changed this year as they won a program-best twenty-seven 
matches, rolled through the regular season, and turned in a dominating 
defensive performance in the playoffs. The Lady Falcons didn't allow a goal in 
five playoff matches, outscoring their opponents 24-0. Flora finished the 
season with a 27-2 record; and

Whereas, the journey to 
winning the state title required discipline, dedication, and teamwork, 
qualities that always will serve these young women well, both on and off the 
soccer field. With admiration, the House recognizes and applauds the 
outstanding work of the A.C. Flora High School girls soccer team and wishes its 
members much continued success in all their future endeavors. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House 
of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, salute 
the A.C. Flora High School girls soccer team on its scintillating season and 
congratulate the team's athletes and coaches on their exciting win of the 2025 
Class AAAA State Championship title.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution 
be presented to Principal Susan Childs and Head Coach Eric Navarro of A.C. 
Flora High School.

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