A house RESOLUTION

 

TO CONGRATULATE THE Berkeley HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL TEAM ON AN IMPRESSIVE SEASON AND TO CELEBRATE THE Stags' CAPTURE OF THE 2025 CLASS AAAAA Division ii STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

 

Whereas, on Saturday, May 31, 2025, the members of the Berkeley High School baseball team became state champions for the second time in program history. The Stags defeated the Upper State champion, Catawba Ridge, by sweeping the best-of-three Class AAAAA Division II championship series, capping the team's 11-game winning streak by going 7-0 in the playoffs. It was the team's first championship win since their previous victory in 2022; and

 

Whereas, Berkeley pulled together a stellar victory, arriving somewhat unexpectedly in comparison to their previous championship win from three years prior. Game 1 of the series produced a tight 10-inning, 2-1 thriller, but the Stags were prepared come Game 2, securing a 9-4 win against the Copperheads. Berkeley went 22-10 to cap off their season on the diamond; and

 

Whereas, the Stags started out scoring twice in the top of the second inning and once more in the top of the third to go up 3-0. This was answered by Catawba Ridge, where the Copperheads tallied their first run with the bases still loaded. Berkeley quickly eliminated the threat, however, shutting down the home team with a 6-4-3 double play; and

 

Whereas, the Stags led 8-1 after the end of the fourth inning, with Bryce Olheiser hitting a two-run single to the right field to solidify the team's momentum. It was Berkeley starter Keller Wofford who earned the win on the mound. Wofford fired 4.1 innings for a total of five strikeouts, while allowing four hits and three runs. Hunter Morris followed up at the end, hurling 2.2 innings with three hits and allowing one run; and

 

Whereas, the Stags tallied up a total of 12 hits. Notably, right fielder Devon Hogue went 3-for-4 and third baseman Easton Little went 2-for-4 to drive Berkeley to their victory. First baseman Bryson Heath, outfielder Ryan Richardson, and catcher Braylend Booker drove in runs, as well, alongside Olheiser's two RBIs; and

 

Whereas, over the course of the series, Head Coach Landy Cox, using his own considerable knowledge and encouragement, rallied his players into championship-caliber mentalities and motivated them to scrap for their victory; and

 

Whereas, it is a great pleasure to salute these fine Berkeley High student-athletes and to congratulate them on the fine display of excellence that earned their school its second state baseball title. Go Stags! Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

 

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, congratulate the Berkeley High School baseball team on an impressive season and celebrate the Stags' capture of the 2025 Class AAAAA Division II State Championship title.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Principal Heather Ducker and Head Coach Thomas "Landy" Cox of Berkeley High School.

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