A senate RESOLUTION

 

TO CONGRATULATE THE Calhoun Academy BOYS Baseball TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO HONOR THEM FOR WINNING THE SOUTH CAROLINA InDependent School ASsociation CLASS AAA BOYS Baseball STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

 

Whereas, the South Carolina Senate is proud to recognize the Calhoun Academy boys baseball team for winning the South Carolina Independent School Association Class AAA boys baseball state championship on May 12, 2026, in Kingstree; and

 

Whereas, this historic win marks the program's first state championship in school history after finishing as state runners-up in two of the previous three years; and

 

Whereas, in the championship series against Williamsburg Academy, the Calhoun Academy Cavaliers won game one at home in dominant fashion by a score of 10-2. They travelled to Kingstree the next night and pulled through with a 6-4 extra inning win for the state championship; and

 

Whereas, with an exceptional season overall, the team finished with a 27-1 record, outscoring their opponents for the season by a score of 263-60; and

 

Whereas, the team was anchored by senior leaders Will Strock, Austin Summers, and Crews Felder, who were instrumental in fostering the team's toughness and commitment to one another; and

 

Whereas, the Calhoun Academy boys baseball team has flourished under the leadership and guidance of the team's coaches, Todd Layton, Tom Culclasure, Todd Larrimer, and Joe Strickland; and

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate appreciate the pride and recognition that the Calhoun Academy boys baseball 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 Calhoun Academy boys baseball team, coaches, and school officials on an outstanding season and honor them for winning the South Carolina Independent School Association Class AAA boys baseball state championship.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the Calhoun Academy boys baseball team; their coach, Todd Layton; and head of school, Virgina S. Haigler.

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