A senate RESOLUTION

 

TO CONGRATULATE THE James F. Byrnes high SCHOOL GIRLS Softball TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO HONOR THEM FOR WINNING THE SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AAAAA Division I GIRLS Softball STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

 

Whereas, the South Carolina Senate is proud to recognize the James F. Byrnes High School girls softball team for winning the South Carolina Class 5A Division I girls softball state championship on May 31, 2025; and

 

Whereas, this historic win marks the program's sixth state championship in school history and thirteenth appearance in the state championship series; and

 

Whereas, in the championship game, the Rebels defeated Summerville High School Green Wave by a score of 5-4, ending the defending state champion's eighty-three game winning streak; and

 

Whereas, the Rebels produced one of the most memorable comebacks in program history, rallying for a 9-8 victory in game two at home after falling 3-0 in the first game of the series. Kaylee Hannon and Maddie Wiant delivered pivotal three-run home runs, Addy Waters added another solo home run, and Garrison Aiken forced in the decisive run with a bases-loaded walk in the bottom of the seventh; and

 

Whereas, in a dramatic nine-inning final game, Byrnes trailed 2-0 through the seventh, before Haven Holmes and Memorie Melton drove in a run each to tie the game. Byrnes later secured the title in the ninth, with a 5-4 walk-off win. Ellanie Yarrell lifted a crucial sacrifice fly. Addy Waters put the championship ball in play, allowing the tying and winning runs to score; and

 

Whereas, with an exceptional season overall, the team finished with a 30-4 overall record, a 12-0 record in region play, and was ranked twenty-second in the nation; and

 

Whereas, the James F. Byrnes High School girls softball team has flourished under the leadership and guidance of Coach Brandi Aiken; and

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate appreciate the pride and recognition that the James F. Byrnes High School girls softball 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 James F. Byrnes High School girls softball team, coaches, and school officials on an outstanding season and honor them for winning the South Carolina Class 5A Division I girls softball state championship.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the James F. Byrnes High School girls softball team, Coach Brandi Aiken, and Principal Erin Greenway.

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