S 1160

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
Bill 1160
Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
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A senate RESOLUTION
TO RECOGNIZE and honor THE LANDRUM HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS
BASKETBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS for a stellar season and to
congratulate them on WINNING THE 2026 SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AA STATE
CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
Whereas, the South
Carolina Senate is pleased to hear that the members of the Landrum High School
girls basketball team of Spartanburg County won the state title at the final
game held at the Colonial Life arena in Columbia on Thursday, March 5, 2026;
and
Whereas, the Landrum
Lady Cardinals defeated an aggressive Atlantic Collegiate Academy in an exciting
45-43 victory, much to the delight of their faithful fans, to win the program's
first state championship and end the season with a 20-7 record; and
Whereas, in the Battle
of the Border against local nemesis and much larger class AAAAA Spartanburg
High School, the Lady Cardinals took a 69-61 victory earlier in the season.
They also took another and much easier win 66-47 over Andrew Jackson High
School for the Upper State championship against this team which had two
previous Class AA state championships. That win gave Landrum a bid for the
state championship game; and
Whereas, the Lady
Cardinals, having appeared twice in the last three years, entered the state
championship game this year with confidence and a wealth of experience. At halftime
Landrum was leading, 33-22 with a three-pointer from Kylie Fortner that ended
the second quarter. Atlantic was able to put on the pressure in the third
quarter, and the Lady Cavaliers cut Landrum's lead to 39-36 going into the
fourth quarter; and
Whereas, with half a
minute left to play, Landrum was ahead 45-40 with a free throw from sophomore
Delaney Caldwell. A three-point play from the Lady Cavaliers reduced the lead
to 45-43 with 27 seconds remaining, but Atlantic could not add anymore to the
scoreboard; and
Whereas, Landrum's
Delaney Caldwell led her team with 19 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 assists.  Teammate
Kylie Fortner added 10 points in the state championship, and earlier in the season,
she became the all-time leading scorer for the Lady Cavaliers. Emalynn Bright
added 7 points, Hazel Cain 3,  Avery Caldwell 3, Leena Schembra 2, and Sullivan
Price 1. Every point in the game was critical to secure the state championship
title for Landrum; and
Whereas, Head Coach
Kali Koenig and her dedicated coaching staff capitalized on their own athletic experience
and passion in a sport that demands measured strength and teamwork to build a
championship team, teaching these athletes life principles that will endure
beyond the court; and
Whereas, the South
Carolina Senate values what the Landrum basketball players have provided in the
championship victory for their school and their community, and the members will
enjoy seeing the team's future achievements. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate:
That the members of the
South Carolina Senate, by this resolution,
recognize and honor the Landrum High School girls basketball team, coaches, and
school officials for a stellar season and congratulate them on winning the 2026
South Carolina Class AA State Championship title.
Be it further resolved
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Dr. J. Kegan Flynn, principal,
and to Coach Kali Koenig.
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