South Carolina H 5083: Broome HS girls weight team champs

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2025-2026 Bill 5083 Text of Previous Version (Feb. 04, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5083

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A house RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE Broome High School 
Varsity and Junior Varsity girls strength teams, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS 
FOR A REMARKABLE SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 2025 SOUTH 
CAROLINA CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE and the Overall Female Team State 
Championship.

Whereas, the South 
Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to learn that the members of the 
Broome High School varsity and junior varsity strength teams of Spartanburg 
County earned both the 2025 Class AAA State Championship and the Overall Female 
Team State Championship at the South Carolina High School Strength Coaches 
Association State Meet held at Lexington High School on Saturday, November 8, 
2025; and

Whereas, to the thrill 
of their exuberant fans, the Broome Lady Centurions stole the show in not only 
winning the AAA state championship, but also winning the overall team state 
championship and defeating competitive fields of opponents; and

Whereas, Broome had an 
impressive showing in both the varsity and junior varsity division with eight 
total state champions and double-digit, All-State lifters. The Lady Centurions 
demonstrated exceptional strength, teamwork, and preparation, earning top 
honors in both the varsity and junior varsity divisions, with twenty-six 
athletes representing Broome High School in competition; and

Whereas, the team's 
remarkable performance included eight individual state champions, numerous All-State 
selections, and several new state records; and

Whereas, in the varsity 
division, Zaria Nash (110 Class) claimed a state championship and set new state 
records in the squat and total, while Madison Watson (130 Class), Kourtney 
Wofford (150 Class), and Mahalia Williams (200+ Class) also earned state champion 
titles, with Williams setting a new state record in the broad jump; and

Whereas, in the junior 
varsity division, Makayla Evans (110 Class), Hannah Cooksey (120 Class), 
Natalie Ervin (130 Class), and Harlynn Dawkins (170 Class) each earned state 
champion titles, with additional All-State honors awarded to Breanna Daniel and 
Amber Ivey, alongside outstanding performances from teammates Sarah Bentley, 
Kaylyn Ross, MyJoi Powell-Anderson, and Payton Varner; and

Whereas, further honors 
were earned by Layla McKellar, state runner up and record holder in the broad 
jump, and by multiple All-State lifters including Riley Carson, Cheyenne 
Mitchell, Kaleigha Werts, and Armonie Brannon, with strong performances from 
Lanisha Gist, Maggie Humphries, Zoey Cooksey, Lisa Lyles, Keely Brown, and Mimi 
Foster; and

Whereas, in a sport 
that demands discipline, strength, and competitive excellence, Head Coach Dr. Chad 
Cooksey and Assistant Coach Rebecca Cooper maximized their own athletic experience 
and training to produce a championship-caliber team and teach these athletes 
life principles that will prove invaluable through life beyond the field of 
competition; and

Whereas, the South 
Carolina House of Representatives appreciates the pride and recognition that 
the Broome strength athletes have brought to their school and to the 
Spartanburg community, and the members look forward to following their 
continued accomplishments in the days to come. 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 Broome High School varsity and 
junior varsity strength teams, coaches, and school officials for a remarkable 
season and congratulate them for winning the 2025 South Carolina Class AAA 
State Championship title and the Overall Female Team State Championship.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Principal Josh Fowler and Coach Chad 
Cooksey. 

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