North Central HS weight lifting champs

2025-2026 Bill 5510: North Central HS weight lifting champs - South Carolina Legislature Online

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
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H. 5510
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House Resolution
Sponsors: Reps. C. Mitchell, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Bowers, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Duncan, Edgerton, Erickson, Ford, Forrest, Frank, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Gilreath, Govan, Grant, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hartz, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Holman, Hosey, Howard, Huff, J.E. Johnson, J.L. Johnson, Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lastinger, Lawson, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Luck, Magnuson, Martin, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, D. Mitchell, Montgomery, J. Moore, T. Moore, Morgan, Moss, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Oremus, Pace, Pedalino, Pope, Rankin, Reese, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sanders, Schuessler, Scott, Sessions, G.M. Smith, M.M. Smith, Spann-Wilder, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Teeple, Terribile, Vaughan, Waters, Weeks, Wetmore, White, Whitmire, Wickensimer, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow
Document Path: LC-0543CM-GM26.docx
Introduced in the House on April 14, 2026
Adopted by the House on April 14, 2026
Summary: North Central HS weight lifting champs
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

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4/14/2026

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Introduced and adopted (
House Journal-page 8
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RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE North Central High School
strength and weightlifting TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR A STELLAR
SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 2026 SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AA
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

W
hereas, the South
Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to learn that the members of the North
Central High School strength and weightlifting team of Kershaw captured yet another
state title at the competition held at Lexington High School on March 21, 2026;
and

W
hereas, to the delight
of their exuberant fans, the North Central Iron Knights defeated a fine field
of competitors to win their third consecutive state strength and weightlifting
trophy. The North Central program has established a culture rooted in
discipline, preparation, and relentless effort; and

W
hereas, the 2026
championship performance was fueled by standout individual efforts across
multiple divisions. Neddy Reyes delivered a strong showing in the 140-pound
division, finishing fourth overall with a 340-pound squat, 255-pound bench
press, and a 100-inch broad jump. His performance earned him All-State honors;
and

W
hereas, Kaelon
Bradshaw offered one of the top performances of the entire meet, finishing
second overall in the 180-pound division. He recorded an outstanding 405-pound
squat, 240-pound bench press, and a 116-inch broad jump. His effort also earned
him All-State recognition, joining his teammate among the state's best; and

W
hereas, the Iron
Knights' depth proved to be a key factor in securing the championship. Jaylen
Wesley added valuable points with a seventh-place finish in the 150-pound
division. Chris Cuellar followed with a strong fifth-place finish in the
170-pound division, while Zaimain Bennett contributed with a ninth-place finish
in the 235-pound division; and

W
hereas, the future
looks bright for the North Central strength and weightlifting program as junior
varsity team members Tek Boyd, Zion Reed, Camauri Kelley, and Tyler Sumpter
qualified for the state meet, gaining valuable experience and continuing the
tradition of excellence that defines the program; and

W
hereas, in a sport
that requires fortitude, strength, and individual excellence, Head Coach Ryan
McDonnell and his dedicated coaching staff maximized their own athletic experience
and passion to hone another championship team and teach these athletes life
principles that will endure beyond the mats; and

W
hereas, the South
Carolina House of Representatives values the pride and recognition that the North
Central strength and weightlifting athletes have brought to their school and
their community, and the members look forward to hearing of their continued
accomplishments in the days to come. Now, therefore,

B
e it resolved by the
House of Representatives
:

T
hat the members of the
South Carolina
House of Representatives
,
by this resolution, recognize and honor the North Central High School strength
and weightlifting team, coaches, and school officials for a stellar season and
congratulate them for winning the 2026 South Carolina Class AA State
Championship title.

B
e it further resolved
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Principal David Branham and
Coach Ryan McDonnell.

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