A senate RESOLUTION

 

TO CONGRATULATE THE Christ Church Episcopal School Boys Basketball Team, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO HONOR THEM FOR WINNING THE SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AAA BOYS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

 

Whereas, the South Carolina Senate is proud to recognize the Christ Church Episcopal School boys basketball team for winning the South Carolina Class AAA boys state championship on March 6, 2026, at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia; and

 

Whereas, this historic win marks the program's first South Carolina High School League AAA state championship since moving to the classification two years ago; and

 

Whereas, in the championship game, the Christ Church Cavaliers defeated the Fox Creek Predators by a score of 52-49. With twelve seconds remaining, David Dixon scored a corner three-point shot that gave Christ Church the win; and

 

Whereas, with an exceptional season overall, the team had a record of 25-1 going into the championship game; and

 

Whereas, the Christ Church boys basketball team has flourished under the leadership and guidance of Head Coach John Butler and Assistant Coaches Todd Mattos, James Perry, and Jeremiah Ferguson; and

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate appreciate the pride and recognition that the Christ Church boys basketball team has brought to its school and community and look forward to a future filled with further accomplishments by the team and its talented athletes.  Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the Senate:

 

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, congratulate the Christ Church Episcopal School boys basketball team, coaches, and school officials on an outstanding season and honor them for winning the South Carolina Class AAA boys state championship.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the Christ Church Episcopal School boys basketball team, the team's head coach, John Butler; assistant coaches, Todd Mattos, James Perry, and Jeremiah Ferguson; athletic director, Molly Miller; and headmaster, David Padilla.

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