The bill, S. 1142, is a Senate resolution that congratulates the Wahalla High School girls basketball team, along with their coaches and school officials, for their remarkable achievement in winning the South Carolina Class AAA girls basketball state championship. This victory, which took place on March 6, 2026, at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, marks the team's second state championship in its history, following their previous win in 2025. The resolution highlights the team's impressive performance throughout the season, culminating in a record of 25-2 and a twenty-one-game winning streak.
The resolution specifically acknowledges the contributions of key players, including junior forward Ashlyn Frick, who led the team in scoring during the championship game, and Coach Byron Wimphrie, under whose leadership the team has thrived. The South Carolina Senate expresses its appreciation for the pride and recognition the Wahalla High School girls basketball team has brought to their school and community, and it looks forward to their future accomplishments. A copy of the resolution will be presented to the team, Coach Wimphrie, and Principal Jennifer Crawford.