A house RESOLUTION

 

To recognize and honor the Heathwood Hall EPISCOPAL School girls Cross Country team and coaching staff on a wonderful season and to congratulate them on winning the 2025 South Carolina Independent School association 4A Cross Country Championship.

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives were pleased to hear that the Heathwood Hall girls cross country team won their fifth consecutive state championship title on November 1, 2025, at the South Carolina Independent School Association's Class 4A Championship in Columbia; and

 

Whereas, the Highlanders finished with an impressive 42 points, with three runners in the top six, besting their rivals, the Hammond Skyhawks, who finished in second place with 75 points. This win is a true testament to the Highlanders perseverance. After a season full of challenges and injuries that kept their top runners from competing with each other multiple times, the coaching staff and Lady Highlanders were able to persevere, never losing focus throughout the season, and coming out on top with the win; and

 

Whereas, in a sport that demands physical and mental strength, Head Coach Willis Ware and his talented coaching staff utilized their own experience and love for the sport to shape these young athletes into a championship caliber team. The lessons that they have taught their team will continue to influence them throughout the rest of their running careers and lives; and

 

Whereas, this win follows a long line of success for the girls cross country program at Heathwood Hall. Since 2011, Heathwood has produced nine individual state champions and six team titles. Their "Earn the View" motto has carried them through these last five years of consecutive titles, an accomplishment unmatched in the school's history; and

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives value the pride and recognition that the Heathwood Hall Episcopal School girls cross country team have brought their school and community. They look forward to following their future achievements in the days to come. 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 Heathwood Hall Episcopal School girls cross country team and coaching staff on a wonderful season and congratulate them on winning the 2025 South Carolina Independent School Association 4A Cross Country Championship.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Heathwood Hall Episcopal School Headmaster Chris Hinchy and Head Coach Willis Ware.

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