South Carolina H 5734: Saluda High School Girls Softball State Champions

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2025-2026 Bill 5734 Text of Previous Version (Jun. 25, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5734

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A House RESOLUTION

TO 
CONGRATULATE THE SALUDA HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOFTBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL 
OFFICIALS FOR A SUPERB SEASON AND TO HONOR THEM FOR WINNING THE SOUTH CAROLINA 
CLASS AA DIVISION I STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE. 

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to 
learn that the Saluda High School softball team achieved an extraordinary 
milestone during the 2026 season by capturing the South Carolina Class AA 
Division I State Championship title, the first in program history; and 

Whereas, the Lady Tigers completed a remarkable 30-4 season, 
finishing the year on a 14-game winning streak and posting a perfect 8-0 record 
throughout postseason play; and

Whereas, Saluda High School defeated Chesterfield High School by a 
score of 3-0 on Thursday, May 28, 2026, completing a sweep of the Class AA best-of-three 
state championship series and securing the program's first state title; and

Whereas, after finishing as runner-up in 2025 during the program's 
first state championship appearance, the Lady Tigers demonstrated resilience, 
determination, and unwavering commitment in returning to claim the championship 
in 2026; and

Whereas, throughout the season, Saluda High School successfully 
competed against and defeated numerous highly regarded Class 3A, 4A, and 5A 
opponents, proving itself among the state's elite softball programs; and 

Whereas, the Lady Tigers captured the region championship for the 
third consecutive season with a pivotal victory over Batesburg-Leesville High 
School; and 

Whereas, Saluda High School earned its third consecutive district championship 
with a victory over Blacksburg High School and secured back-to-back upper state 
championships with a victory over Chesnee High School; and 

Whereas, Head Coach Hannah Towery guided the program to unprecedented 
success and became the winningest coach in Saluda softball history, finishing 
the season with 85 career victories; and 

Whereas, Coach Towery's leadership, dedication, and vision helped 
establish a championship culture that culminated in the program's first state 
title; and 

Whereas, Miller Martin was named the South Carolina Class AA State 
Player of the Year and delivered a record-breaking season by surpassing her own 
school strikeout record, finishing with 248 strikeouts, 5 home runs, and 32 
RBIs; and 

Whereas, the Lady Tigers earned additional recognition through three 
All-Region selections and one All-State selection; and 

Whereas, the Saluda pitching staff combined for an outstanding 366 
strikeouts during the 2026 season; and 

Whereas, the success of the 2026 Lady Tigers was built upon an 
unselfish team culture, strong leadership, accountability, relentless work 
ethic, and a commitment to playing for one another every day; and 

Whereas, the accomplishments of this team have established a lasting 
legacy and brought tremendous pride and recognition to Saluda High School and 
the Saluda community. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives: 

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by 
this resolution, congratulate the Saluda High School Girls Softball team, 
coaches, and school officials for a superb season and honor them for winning 
the South Carolina Class AA Division I State Championship title. 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to 
Head Coach Hannah Towery. 

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