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2025-2026 Bill 5734: Saluda High School Girls Softball State Champions - South Carolina Legislature Online
South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
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H. 5734
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House Resolution
Sponsors: Reps. Forrest, 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, 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, C. Mitchell, 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-0403HA-JAH26.docx
Introduced in the House on June 25, 2026
Adopted by the House on June 25, 2026
Summary: Saluda High School Girls Softball State Champions
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RESOLUTION
TO
CONGRATULATE THE SALUDA HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOFTBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL
OFFICIALS FOR A SUPERB SEASON AND TO HONOR THEM FOR WINNING THE SOUTH CAROLINA
CLASS AA DIVISION I STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
W
hereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to
learn that the Saluda High School softball team achieved an extraordinary
milestone during the 2026 season by capturing the South Carolina Class AA
Division I State Championship title, the first in program history; and
W
hereas, the Lady Tigers completed a remarkable 30-4 season,
finishing the year on a 14-game winning streak and posting a perfect 8-0 record
throughout postseason play; and
W
hereas, Saluda High School defeated Chesterfield High School by a
score of 3-0 on Thursday, May 28, 2026, completing a sweep of the Class AA best-of-three
state championship series and securing the program's first state title; and
W
hereas, after finishing as runner-up in 2025 during the program's
first state championship appearance, the Lady Tigers demonstrated resilience,
determination, and unwavering commitment in returning to claim the championship
in 2026; and
W
hereas, throughout the season, Saluda High School successfully
competed against and defeated numerous highly regarded Class 3A, 4A, and 5A
opponents, proving itself among the state's elite softball programs; and
W
hereas, the Lady Tigers captured the region championship for the
third consecutive season with a pivotal victory over Batesburg-Leesville High
School; and
W
hereas, Saluda High School earned its third consecutive district championship
with a victory over Blacksburg High School and secured back-to-back upper state
championships with a victory over Chesnee High School; and
W
hereas, Head Coach Hannah Towery guided the program to unprecedented
success and became the winningest coach in Saluda softball history, finishing
the season with 85 career victories; and
W
hereas, Coach Towery's leadership, dedication, and vision helped
establish a championship culture that culminated in the program's first state
title; and
W
hereas, Miller Martin was named the South Carolina Class AA State
Player of the Year and delivered a record-breaking season by surpassing her own
school strikeout record, finishing with 248 strikeouts, 5 home runs, and 32
RBIs; and
W
hereas, the Lady Tigers earned additional recognition through three
All-Region selections and one All-State selection; and
W
hereas, the Saluda pitching staff combined for an outstanding 366
strikeouts during the 2026 season; and
W
hereas, the success of the 2026 Lady Tigers was built upon an
unselfish team culture, strong leadership, accountability, relentless work
ethic, and a commitment to playing for one another every day; and
W
hereas, the accomplishments of this team have established a lasting
legacy and brought tremendous pride and recognition to Saluda High School and
the Saluda community. 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, congratulate the Saluda High School Girls Softball team,
coaches, and school officials for a superb season and honor them for winning
the South Carolina Class AA Division I State Championship title.
B
e it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to
Head Coach Hannah Towery.
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