A house RESOLUTION

 

TO CELEBRATE THE NORTH AUGUSTA HIGH SCHOOL Yellow JACKETS varsity girls BASKETBALL TEAM FOR A SUPERB SEASON AND TO APPLAUD THESE FINE ATHLETES FOR WINNING THE 2026 SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

 

Whereas, ready for the challenge, the North Augusta High School varsity girls basketball team went back-to-back with a 63-50 state title win over Westside on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Held at the Colonial Life Arena, the contest was a rematch of last season's girls AAAA state final between North Augusta and Westside, also won by the Yellow Jackets; and

 

Whereas, North Augusta finished the year 28-1, winning their final 27 games in dominating fashion. Impressively, they outscored their opponents by over 1,000 points, and in the playoffs they were just as dominant, outscoring their five opponents by 141 points; and

 

Whereas, moreover, in capturing the 2026 state crown, the Yellow Jackets secured their seventh title in ten years and snapped Westside's 18-game winning streak; and

 

Whereas, having honed their players into a championship machine, Head Coach Al Young and his staff saw the fruit of long and dedicated labor as the title trophy was hoisted. These gifted coaches were particularly pleased at the committed way their athletes bought into the process and followed up their AAAA state title from last year with another well-earned state win; and

 

Whereas, North Augusta was led in scoring by senior Celena Grant and sophomore Azaria Sapp, with 15 points each. Junior Ashley Walker added 11, and seniors Messiah Williams and Kenedi Wright added 10 points each. In addition, Messiah Williams had a game-high 12 rebounds to go with two blocks; and

 

Whereas, with much pride, the House salutes the North Augusta girls basketball team on taking home a prestigious state victory well won. Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

 

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, celebrate the North Augusta High School Yellow Jackets varsity girls basketball team for a superb season and applaud these fine athletes for winning the 2026 South Carolina Class AAAA State Championship title.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Principal Casey Rogers and Head Coach Al Young.

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