A senate RESOLUTION

 

TO CONGRATULATE THE West-Oak High SCHOOL BOYS Wrestling TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO HONOR THEM FOR WINNING THE SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AAA BOYS Wrestling STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

 

Whereas, the South Carolina Senate is proud to recognize the West-Oak High School boys wrestling team for winning the South Carolina Class AAA boys wrestling state championship on February 11, 2026, at Lexington High School; and

 

Whereas, this historic win marks the program's fifth consecutive state championship and its tenth in school history; and

 

Whereas, in the championship game, the West-Oak Warriors defeated the Hanahan Hawks by a score of 54-15, with wins in all but three weight classes; and

 

Whereas, with an exceptional season overall, the team had a record of 32-1 going into the championship game; and

 

Whereas, the West-Oak High School boys wrestling team has flourished under the leadership and guidance of Head Coach Derek Strobel and assistant coaches, Representative Adam Duncan, Ian James, Al Billings, Rick McLaughlin, and Matt Williams; and

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate appreciate the pride and recognition that the West-Oak High School boys wrestling 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 West-Oak High School boys wrestling team, coaches, and school officials on an outstanding season and honor them for winning the South Carolina Class AAA boys wrestling state championship.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the West-Oak High School boys wrestling team, Coach Derek Strobel, and Principal Dr. Brandon Blackwell.

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