A house RESOLUTION

 

to recognize and honor the Latta High School Strength and weightlifting team, coaches, and school officials for an outstanding season and to congratulate them on winning the South Carolina High School Strength Coaches Association Class A State Championship title.

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives were pleased to learn that the members of the Latta High School strength and weightlifting team captured the South Carolina High School Strength Coaches Association Class A State Championship title at the state meet held on March 21, 2026, at Lexington High School; and

 

Whereas, the Latta High School Vikings competed in the regional qualifiers held at South Florence High School in February, finishing in the top three of their respective weight classes, and earning the qualification to participate in the South Carolina High School Strength Coaches Association State Championship Meet; and

 

Whereas, at the state meet, competitors from classifications A through AAAAA competed together, as individual strength competitions are not divided by school classification. Representing Latta High School was Gavin Aubin, Kayden Rogers, Joe'Maurie Galloway, Zack Page, and Jackson Horne. The Vikings performed exceptionally well and placed high enough in their respective weight classes to accumulate the points needed to be crowned the Class A State Strength Champions; and

 

Whereas, Viking Gavin Aubin placed second in the 190-pound division. His exceptional performance at the state meet earned him All-State honors and a spot on the medal podium; and

 

Whereas, in a sport that requires endurance and strength, Head Coach Brandon Iseman and his talented coaching staff utilized their own athletic experience and passion for the sport to craft a championship-caliber team. The lessons that they have taught these young athletes will continue to prove invaluable on and off the mat; and

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives value the pride and recognition that the Latta High School strength and weightlifting athletes have brought to their school and community. The members look forward to hearing of 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 Latta High School strength and weightlifting team, coaches, and school officials for an outstanding season and congratulate them on winning the South Carolina High School Strength Coaches Association Class A State Championship title.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Latta High School Principal Nan Carmichael and Head Coach Brandon Iseman.

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