A house RESOLUTION

 

To recognize and applaud the Green Sea Floyds High School boys cross-country team on capturing the South Carolina High School League class A State championship title and to congratulate these athletes and their coaches on an outstanding season.

 

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives was pleased to learn that on Friday, November 14, 2025, Horry County's Green Sea Floyds High School boys cross country team took home their first South Carolina High School League Class A State Championship title; and

 

Whereas, to the delight of their dedicated fans, the Trojans defeated a fine group of competitors on the Aiken Steeplechase course, resulting in their first-ever championship win. A tumultuous accomplishment for this team of young runners and coaching duo, Charles and Phyllis Elvington, who have been coaching Green Sea Floyds boys cross country team for twenty-eight years; and

 

Whereas, after narrowly missing the win last season, the team was determined to take home the title this year. This determination, mixed with their desire to win for their coaches, pushed them to victory. Coaches Charles and Phyllis Elvington are known for creating a family-like atmosphere with their team and putting their athletes first. After almost three decades of coaching, their team was dead set on getting the coaches a state championship win; and

 

Whereas, off to a good start, a malfunctioning golf cart used to guide runners around the horse-racing venue briefly sent the leading pack in the wrong direction. Noticing the error, Trojan senior Cole Forbus directed his teammates to turn around, adding another quarter mile to the race. Despite this setback, the Trojan's won with fifty-three points, besting runner-up Riverwalk Academy, who finished with eighty-eight points; and

 

Whereas, the Trojans had four top ten runners, including Cole Forbus who finished third with a time of eighteen minutes and five seconds. Damian Rapa finished in fourth place clocking a time of eighteen minutes and six seconds, Blakeley Mincey placed ninth with a time of eighteen minutes and twenty-three seconds, and Payton Turner landed in tenth place with a time of eighteen minutes and thirty-two seconds; and

 

Whereas, in a sport that demands physical and mental strength, Coaches Charles and Phyllis Elvington, along with their skilled coaching staff, utilized their own experiences and passion for the sport to mold a championship caliber team. The lessons that they have taught these young athletes will continue to prove invaluable on and off the course for the rest of their athletic careers, as well as throughout their lives; and

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are grateful for the pride and recognition the Green Sea Floyds High School boys cross country team have brought to their school and community. They look forward to following the Trojans' future successes 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 applaud the Green Sea Floyds High School boys cross country team on capturing the South Carolina High School League Class A State Championship title and congratulate these athletes and their coaches on an outstanding season.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Green Sea Floyds High School Principal Nick Harris and Head Coaches Charles and Phyllis Elvington.

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