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SC H5436

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kambrell Garvin

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Blythewood High School girls basketball team won the 2026 South Carolina Class AAAAA Division I State Championship on March 6, 2026, defeating Wando High School 68-44 at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia

  • The Lady Bengals secured back-to-back state championships and finished the season with a 24-5 record after starting 1-3

  • Senior Chase Thomas scored 28 points with 11 rebounds (signed with South Carolina State University), and senior India Williams added 20 points and 10 rebounds (signed with USC Aiken)

  • Head Coach Emily McElveen-Schaeffer led the team through playoff victories over Dorman High School (54-52) and Mauldin High School (60-54) to reach the state finals

  • The resolution directs that copies be presented to Principal Ralph Schmidt and Coach Emily McElveen-Schaeffer

Legislative Description

Blythewood girls basketball champs

Last Action

Introduced and adopted

3/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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