A senate RESOLUTION

 

TO CONGRATULATE THE Wahalla High SCHOOL GIRLS Basketball TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO HONOR THEM FOR WINNING THE SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AAA GIRLS Basketball STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

 

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

 

Whereas, this historic win marks the program's second state championship in school history after another historic win in 2025; and

 

Whereas, in the championship game, the Wahalla team defeated Keenan High School by a score of 70-58. The Lady Razorbacks were led in scoring by junior forward Ashlyn Frick, who scored twenty-three points. Sophomore guard Baylee Cannon had nineteen points, going eight for thirteen from the floor, along with three assists and six rebounds. Senior point guard and 2025 South Carolina Basketball Coaches Association AAA Player of the Year Kami Roach had twelve points, seven assists, six rebounds and two steals. Senior forward Miley White snagged twelve rebounds and scored eight points. Sophomore guard Anna Medlin finished with six points, and eighth-grade forward Peyton Williams had two; and

 

Whereas, with an exceptional season overall, the Lady Razorbacks had a record of 25-2 going into the championship game and finished the season with a twenty-one-game winning streak; and

 

Whereas, the Wahalla High School girls basketball team has flourished under the leadership and guidance of Coach Byron Wimphrie; and

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate appreciate the pride and recognition that the Wahalla High School girls 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 Wahalla High School girls basketball team, coaches, and school officials on an outstanding season and honor them for winning the South Carolina Class AAA girls basketball state championship.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the Wahalla High School girls basketball team, Coach Byron Wimphrie, and Principal Jennifer Crawford.

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