A house RESOLUTION

 

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE Bamberg-Ehrhardt High School varsity football TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR A STELLAR SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 2025 SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

 

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to learn that the members of the Bamberg-Ehrhardt football team of Bamberg County won the state championship game held in Orangeburg on Friday, December 5, 2025; and

 

Whereas, to the delight of their exuberant fans, the Bamberg-Ehrhardt Red Raiders defeated the Lamar High School Silver Foxes 35-21 to take their first state trophy since 1990, a thirty-five-year struggle for a comeback; and

 

Whereas, Lamar was on the scoreboard first, taking a 7-0 lead in the first quarter. The Red Raiders took the lead when Bamberg-Ehrhardt's Jalen McGraw made a rushing touchdown in the second quarter. When the teams headed to the lockers at halftime, the Raiders had a 14-13 lead; and

 

Whereas, in the second half, Bamberg-Ehrhardt held the lead, outscoring Lamar 21-8. Red Raiders quarterback Brian McMillan had two rushing touchdowns in the game, including a 13-yard scramble to bring the lead to 28-13. He threw for two more in the championship game; and

 

Whereas, Bamberg-Ehrhardt finished with a perfect 15-0 record for the 2025 season. The 2025 state win is the second in the program's history; and

 

Whereas, in a sport that demands fortitude, strength, and practiced skills, Head Coach Corey Crosby and his dedicated coaching staff maximized their own athletic ability and training to forge a championship-caliber team and teach these athletes life principles that will endure beyond the gridiron; and

 

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives values the pride and recognition that the Bamberg-Ehrhardt football players have brought to their school and their community, and the members look forward to hearing of their continued accomplishments in the days ahead. 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 Bamberg-Ehrhardt High School varsity football team, coaches, and school officials for a stellar season and congratulate them for winning the 2025 South Carolina Class A State Championship title.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Principal Jordan D. Smith and Coach Corey Crosby.

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