South Carolina S 1160: Landrum High School girls basketball champs

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2025-2026 Bill 1160 Text of Previous Version (Apr. 29, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 1160

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A senate RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE and honor THE LANDRUM HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS 
BASKETBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS for a stellar season and to 
congratulate them on WINNING THE 2026 SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AA STATE 
CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Whereas, the South 
Carolina Senate is pleased to hear that the members of the Landrum High School 
girls basketball team of Spartanburg County won the state title at the final 
game held at the Colonial Life arena in Columbia on Thursday, March 5, 2026; 
and

Whereas, the Landrum 
Lady Cardinals defeated an aggressive Atlantic Collegiate Academy in an exciting 
45-43 victory, much to the delight of their faithful fans, to win the program's 
first state championship and end the season with a 20-7 record; and

Whereas, in the Battle 
of the Border against local nemesis and much larger class AAAAA Spartanburg 
High School, the Lady Cardinals took a 69-61 victory earlier in the season. 
They also took another and much easier win 66-47 over Andrew Jackson High 
School for the Upper State championship against this team which had two 
previous Class AA state championships. That win gave Landrum a bid for the 
state championship game; and

Whereas, the Lady 
Cardinals, having appeared twice in the last three years, entered the state 
championship game this year with confidence and a wealth of experience. At halftime 
Landrum was leading, 33-22 with a three-pointer from Kylie Fortner that ended 
the second quarter. Atlantic was able to put on the pressure in the third 
quarter, and the Lady Cavaliers cut Landrum's lead to 39-36 going into the 
fourth quarter; and

Whereas, with half a 
minute left to play, Landrum was ahead 45-40 with a free throw from sophomore 
Delaney Caldwell. A three-point play from the Lady Cavaliers reduced the lead 
to 45-43 with 27 seconds remaining, but Atlantic could not add anymore to the 
scoreboard; and

Whereas, Landrum's 
Delaney Caldwell led her team with 19 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 assists. Teammate 
Kylie Fortner added 10 points in the state championship, and earlier in the season, 
she became the all-time leading scorer for the Lady Cavaliers. Emalynn Bright 
added 7 points, Hazel Cain 3, Avery Caldwell 3, Leena Schembra 2, and Sullivan 
Price 1. Every point in the game was critical to secure the state championship 
title for Landrum; and

Whereas, Head Coach 
Kali Koenig and her dedicated coaching staff capitalized on their own athletic experience 
and passion in a sport that demands measured strength and teamwork to build a 
championship team, teaching these athletes life principles that will endure 
beyond the court; and

Whereas, the South 
Carolina Senate values what the Landrum basketball players have provided in the 
championship victory for their school and their community, and the members will 
enjoy seeing the team's future achievements. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the 
South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, 
recognize and honor the Landrum High School girls basketball team, coaches, and 
school officials for a stellar season and congratulate them on winning the 2026 
South Carolina Class AA State Championship title.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Dr. J. Kegan Flynn, principal, 
and to Coach Kali Koenig.

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