South Carolina H 4076: Chester HS wrestling champs

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2025-2026 Bill 4076 Text of Previous Version (Feb. 25, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4076

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A house RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE CHESTER HIGH SCHOOL 
WRESTLING TEAM FOR A STELLAR SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THE CYCLONES ON WINNING 
THE 2025 CLASS AA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Whereas, the South 
Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to learn that the members of the 
Chester High School wrestling team captured the Class AA top prize at this 
year's state tournament, held at Dreher High School in Columbia on Saturday, 
February 8, 2025; and

Whereas, to the cheers 
of their delighted fans, the Chester Cyclones won with a dominant 65-17 
decision against Buford to claim their first-ever state wrestling crown and 
thus make school history; and

Whereas, Chester was in 
complete control of Buford from start to finish. In addition to a first state 
wrestling title, the win gave the Cyclones their first team title for any sport 
at the school since 2018 and only the second title in any boys sport in the 
past sixty-three years; and

Whereas, in a sport 
that demands mental fortitude and stamina, Head Coach Dennis Jensen capitalized 
on his own athletic ability and experience to forge a championship-caliber team 
and teach these athletes lessons that will prove invaluable throughout life, 
both on and off the mats; and

Whereas, while the 
title victory did give the Cyclones a first-ever wrestling state title, Chester 
is not a one-year wonder. Coach Jensen has been at the program's helm for eight 
years, and the program has consistently grown and has five straight region 
championships to its credit. Further, the team has gotten close to the top the 
last two years and has enjoyed success while undergoing some minor rebuilds. 
Moving current team members up to varsity as youngsters has made a big 
difference, as has the advantage of having competitive wrestlers in every 
weight class; and

Whereas, the South 
Carolina House of Representatives appreciates the pride and recognition the 
Chester wrestlers have brought to their school and community, and the members 
look forward to following their continued achievements in the days 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 Chester High School wrestling team for a stellar season 
and congratulate the Cyclones on winning the 2025 Class AA State Championship 
title.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution 
be presented to Principal Abram Scott and Head Coach Dennis Jensen of Chester 
High School.

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