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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