A house RESOLUTION

 

TO RECOGniZE AND HONOR THE WILSON HALL GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD TEAM AND their COACHES ON AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON WINNING THE 2025 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION DIVISION I STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

 

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives was pleased to learn that the Wilson Hall girls track and field team took home the win at the 2025 South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA) Division I State Championship meet held May 3-5 at Ben Lippen School in Columbia; and

 

Whereas, the Wilson Hall girls were in first place on Saturday when inclement weather created delays causing coaches to agree to delay and pick up with the second heat of the girls 4x100 the following Monday. The Lady Barons knew they had to keep their momentum up forty-eight hours later to finish strong, maintain that first-place spot, and claim the state title; and

 

Whereas, on Monday the Lady Barons continued their impressive streak ending with 149 points, outscoring second place Porter-Gaud School by nineteen points. Wilson Hall's only individual champion was Molly Jones winning the 400-meter hurdles with a time of 1:05.63. The 4x400-meter relay team, consisting of Molly Jones, Abby Bradley, Bailey Flemming, and Ella Still, also won with a finishing time of 4:04.93, setting a school record. The Lady Barons had six second-place finishes and scored points in twenty-four other events, all helping to secure their first-place overall position; and

 

Whereas, in a sport that demands mental and physical strength, Head Coach Rip Ripley and his extraordinary staff utilized their own experiences and passion for the sport to mold a championship-caliber team. The training and guidance they have provided will remain invaluable, shaping the runners into well-rounded individuals whose growth extends far beyond the track and into every aspect of their lives; and

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House value the pride and recognition that the Wilson Hall girls track and field runners have brought to their school and their community. They look forward to following the Lady Barons and celebrating their future achievements. 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 Wilson Hall girls track and field team and their coaches on an outstanding season and congratulate them on winning the 2025 South Carolina Independent School Association Division I State Championship.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Wilson Hall Head of School Brent Kaneft and Head Coach Rip Ripley.

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