A house RESOLUTION

 

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE DORCHESTER ACADEMY GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON WINNING THE SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION CLASS 2A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives were pleased to hear that the Dorchester Academy girls basketball team won the South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA) 2A Championship game held on February 28, 2026, at the Sumter Civic Center; and

 

Whereas, the Dorchester Academy Raiders defeated the Cross School Stingrays 39-37 in an intense game that went into overtime. The Raiders fought hard through a four-minute overtime to secure the championship title, ending their season with an impressive 26-4 record; and

 

Whereas, there were many standout performances from the Raiders. Emery McClure, a sophomore, led the Raiders in scoring, ended the game with 13 points and was named the Region 2A Player of the Year. She was selected along with her teammates, juniors Rylee Weathers, who also scored 13 points, and Palmer Kizer, who scored 7 points, to the SCISA 2A All-Girls Tournament team; and

 

Whereas, in a sport that requires agility and strength, Head Coach Callie McClure and her talented coaching staff utilized their own experience and passion for the sport to mold a championship-caliber team. Coach McClure, a former Dorchester Academy player, has worked hard to build this program into a force to be reckoned with. The lessons that she and her staff have taught these young athletes will continue to shape them on and off the court; and

 

Whereas, the Dorchester Academy girls basketball team has brought immense pride and recognition to their school and community. The members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are honored to recognize these outstanding student athletes for their achievements both on the court and in the classroom. They look forward to hearing of the team's future accomplishments 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 Dorchester Academy girls basketball team, coaches, and school officials for an outstanding season and congratulate them on winning the South Carolina Independent School Association Class 2A State Championship title.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Dorchester Academy Head of School Heather Judy and Head Coach Callie McClure.

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