A house RESOLUTION

 

to recognize and honor the North Augusta High School boys basketball team and coaches for a remarkable season and to congratulate them on winning the 2026 South Carolina High School League AAAA State Championship.

 

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to learn that the members of the North Augusta High School boys basketball team took home their first state title at the 2026 South Carolina High School League AAAA Championship game held on March 7; and

 

Whereas, this win marks the first state title for the North Augusta boys basketball team in school history. They joined the girls team to become the first school to win both basketball state championships in the same year since the Keenan Raiders won the AAA titles in the 2019-20 season; and

 

Whereas, the Yellow Jackets finished the year with a record of 27-3, winning their final 10 games in a row; and

 

Whereas, North Augusta started the championship game strong, ending the first quarter ahead 18-10. The South Pointe team, however, was not going to be easily beaten. With both teams hustling hard, they finished the first half tied 23-23. They stayed neck and neck for most of the second half, with Toian Nabriat getting a rebound shot to tie the game, sending them into overtime. Nabriat would also send the game into a second overtime after he hit one of two free throws to once again tie the game. The Yellow Jackets kept the lead the entire second overtime, besting the South Point Stallions 64-56; and

 

Whereas, in a sport that demands strength and agility, Head Coach Tony Harrell and his talented coaching staff utilized their own skill and passion for the sport to mold a championship-caliber team. The lessons that they have taught these young athletes will continue to shape them on and off the court; and

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives value the pride and recognition that the North Augusta boys basketball team has brought to their school and community. They look forward to hearing of their future achievements 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 North Augusta High School boys basketball team and coaches for a remarkable season and congratulate them on winning the 2026 South Carolina High School League AAAA State Championship.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to North Augusta Principal Casey Rodgers and Head Coach Tony Harrell.

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