A house RESOLUTION

 

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE WESTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM AND COACHES ON THEIR IMPRESSIVE WIN OF THE 2026 CLASS AAAAA DIVISION II STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE AND TO SALUTE THEM ON A FINE SEASON.

 

Whereas, the air on your face and the ground under your feet feel different when you reach the top of the mountain. The Westwood High Redhawks found that out on Thursday, March 5, 2026, when they knocked down defending state champion Greenville 67-55 to claim the Class AAAAA Division II Boys Basketball State Championship; and

 

Whereas, the scene of this triumph was Columbia's Colonial Life Arena, used by the Redhawks to nail their first state crown in school history. Westwood's Head Coach Trent Robinson and Assistant Coach DeMonte Jacobs had the satisfaction of seeing their players raise hardware only winners get to take home; and

 

Whereas, while the victory marked Westwood's first-ever state title win in boys basketball, the program had nonetheless had its share of moments in recent years, including wins over 5A powerhouse Ridge View. But the Redhawks had never advanced to the state finals until this season, and they made their championship count; and

 

Whereas, the third quarter told the tale. After settling in and cutting the Greenville lead to 33-28 at halftime, the Redhawks outscored Greenville 20-6 in the third quarter to lead by nine, 49-39. The Redhawks increased their lead to double digits in the fourth quarter before ending with a 12-point margin of victory. During the title game, D'Marcus Thomas scored 26 points and Jayden Crews added 23; and

 

Whereas, the members of the Westwood boys basketball team have given their school and community reason to be proud of their accomplishments, and the House takes great pleasure in adding its collective voice to the encomiums flowing in to this outstanding group of young athletes. Go, Redhawks! 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 Westwood High School boys basketball team and coaches on their impressive win of the 2026 Class AAAAA Division II State Championship title and salute them on a fine season.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Principal Tameka S. Nicholson and Head Coach Trent Robinson of Westwood High School.

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