A concurrent RESOLUTION

 

TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE THE PINEWOOD PREPARATORY SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON, AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON WINNING THE 2026 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION 4A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina General Assembly were pleased to hear that on Friday, February 27, 2026, the Pinewood Preparatory School boys basketball team won the 2026 South Carolina Independent School Association 4A State Championship held at the Sumter Civic Center; and

 

Whereas, this marks the first championship title won by the Pinewood Prep boys basketball team since 2010; and

 

Whereas, the Pinewood Prep Panthers finished their season with an impressive 28-6 record. This win signifies the sixth title for Head Coach Pat Eidson with the Panthers; and

 

Whereas, the Panthers junior Tre Green, Pinewood Prep's leading scorer this season, scored 24 points in the title game. Junior Kais Parris added 18 points, and junior forward Tripp Eidson scored 12 points; and

 

Whereas, in a sport that demands strength and agility, Head Coach Pat Eidson and his talented coaching staff utilized their own experience and passion for the sport to produce a championship-caliber team. The lessons that they have taught these young athletes will continue to shape them on and off the court; and

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina General Assembly value the pride and recognition that the Pinewood Preparatory School boys basketball team have brought to their school and community. The members look forward to hearing about their future accomplishments in the days to come. Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:

 

That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, honor and recognize the Pinewood Preparatory School boys basketball team, coaches, and school officials, for an outstanding season, and congratulate them on winning the 2026 South Carolina Independent School Association 4A State Championship title.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Pinewood Preparatory's Head of School Daniel Seiden and Head Coach Pat Eidson.

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