A house RESOLUTION

 

TO RECOGNIZE AND APPLAUD THE FORT MILL HIGH SCHOOL BOYS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM ON CAPTURING THE 2025 CLASS AAAAA, DIVISION 2 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE AND TO CONGRATULATE THESE ATHLETES AND THEIR COACHES ON AN OUTSTANDING SEASON.

 

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives was pleased to learn that on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Aiken Steeplechase, York County's Fort Mill High School boys cross country team took home their second consecutive Class AAAAA, Division 2 State Championship title; and

 

Whereas, the Fort Mill High School boys cross country team enjoyed a banner year, much to the delight of their fans and the disappointment of their rivals. In ultimate testimony to their achievements, the team became back-to-back state champs; and

 

Whereas, in a 48-point performance that enabled the Yellow Jackets to pack up hardware only champions get to take home, Fort Mill topped second-place Chapin; and

 

Whereas, the Yellow Jackets had four top ten runners, including seniors Finn Leckrone, who finished second overall with a time of 15:51:34, and Connor Demmerle, who finished in fourth place clocking a time of 16:05:11. Sophomore Owen Ware placed fifth with a time of 16:10:25, and junior Hudson Haley landed in seventh place crossing the finish line at 16:17:03; and

 

Whereas, in a sport that demands physical and mental strength, Coach Lee Whitaker, along with his skilled coaching staff, utilized their own experiences and passion for the sport to mold a championship-caliber team. The lessons they have taught these young athletes will continue to prove invaluable on and off the course for the rest of their athletic careers, as well as throughout their lives; and

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are grateful for the pride and recognition the Fort Mill High School boys cross country team have brought to their school and community and they look forward to following the Yellow Jackets' future successes 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 applaud the Fort Mill High School boys cross country team on capturing the Class AAAAA, Division 2 State Championship title and congratulate these athletes and their coaches on an outstanding season.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Principal Zachary D. Beam and Coach Lee Whitaker. 

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