South Carolina H 4963: Dixie High Girls Cross Country

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2025-2026 Bill 4963 Text of Previous Version (Jan. 15, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4963

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A concurrent RESOLUTION

To recognize and honor the Dixie High School girls 
Cross Country team, coaches, and school officials for an outstanding season and 
to congratulate them for winning the 2025 South Carolina High School League 
Class A State Championship Title.

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina General Assembly are pleased to learn that on Friday, 
November 14, 2025, at the Aiken Steeplechase course, the Dixie High School 
girls cross country team took home the 2025 South Carolina High School League 
Class A State Championship title; and

Whereas, the Dixie High 
School girls cross country team, having an impressive season, defended their 
Class A title and dominated the competition with a remarkable score of 23 
points, easily defeating the runner-up Riverwalk Academy, who finished with a 
score of 60 points; and

Whereas, Senior Rachel 
Prescott won the individual title with an outstanding time of 19:55.98. The 
Dixie Hornets finished with all five runners in the top nine, following Rachel 
Prescott, Talia Felter finished in fourth place with a time of 20:44.68, Ella 
Felter finished in sixth place with a time of 22:22.05, Adelaide Culclasure 
finished in seventh place with a time of 22:32.67, and Della Rhodes-Jenkins 
finished in ninth place with a time of 22:44.13; and

Whereas, in a sport 
that demands mental and physical strength and endurance, Head Coach Paul 
Prescott and his talented coaching staff utilized their own experience and 
passion for the sport to mold a championship-caliber team. The lessons that 
this coaching staff have instilled in these young athletes on and off the 
course will prove invaluable to them throughout their lives and running 
careers; and 

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina General Assembly value the pride and recognition that the 
Dixie High School girls cross country team have brought to their school and 
community. They look forward to continuing to follow the Hornets and their future 
accomplishments in the days ahead. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House 
of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

That the members of the 
South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, recognize and honor the 
Dixie High School girls cross country team, coaches, and school officials for 
an outstanding season and congratulate them for winning the 2025 South Carolina 
High School League Class A State Championship Title.

Be it further resolved that 
a copy of this resolution be presented to Dixie High School Principal and Head 
Coach Paul Prescott.

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