H 5662

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
Bill 5662
Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
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A house RESOLUTION
To honor and recognize the Heathwood Hall Episcopal
School boys track and field team, coaches, and school officials on an
outstanding season and to congratulate them on winning the 2026 South Carolina
Independent School Association Division I Championship title.
Whereas, the members of
the South Carolina House of Representatives were pleased to hear that the
Heathwood Hall Episcopal School boys track and field team took home top honors
at the South Carolina Independent School Association Division I State Championship
held on May 2, 2026, at Ben Lippen School; and
Whereas, to the delight
of their exuberant fans, the Heathwood Hall Highlanders defeated a fine,
competitive field of teams with a score of 130, besting their nearest opponent,
Wilson Hall, by 14 points, and winning their second consecutive state
championship title; and
Whereas, the
Highlander's had many standout performances at the championship meet. Jack
Wilcox finished first in the 1,600m and 3,200m and came in second in the 800m,
earning most valuable player (MVP) honors for the meet. Teammate Townsley
Rivers finished second in the 100m dash and long jump. Davis Hagstette finished
third in both the 400m hurdles and in the pole vault, and William Goodwin finished
third in the 200m dash. The Highlanders finished second in the 4x400 relay and
third in 4x100 relay; and
Whereas, at the state
championship meet, Highlanders Jack Wilcox, Townsley Rivers, Will Goodwin, KJ
Thomas, Nicholas Iszard, Landon Heuer, and Davis Hagstette made the podium and earned
All-State Honors; and
Whereas, in a sport
that requires endurance, speed, and agility, Head Coach Tony Brown and his
talented coaching staff utilized their own 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 beyond the track and field;
and
Whereas, the members of
the South Carolina House of Representatives value the pride and recognition
that the Heathwood Hall Episcopal School boys track and field team have brought
to their school and community, and the members look forward to following 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, honor and recognize the Heathwood Hall Episcopal School
boys track and field team, coaches, and school officials on an outstanding
season and congratulate them on winning the 2026 South Carolina Independent
School Association Division I Championship title.
Be it further resolved
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Heathwood Hall Episcopal School
Head of School Christopher Hinchey and Head Coach Tony Brown.
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