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S 1197

Calhoun Academy Champions

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Russell Ott

South Carolina Senate honors Calhoun Academy boys baseball team for winning the SCISA Class AAA state championship and celebrates their historic, dominant season.

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Bill Summary · S 1197

Overview

This bill is a Senate Resolution from South Carolina recognizing and honoring a high school boys baseball team. It does not propose new laws or fiscal changes but serves as an official expression of appreciation from the Senate.

Purpose and Intent

  • To congratulate and honor the Calhoun Academy boys baseball team, their coaches, and school officials for winning the South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA) Class AAA boys baseball state championship.
  • To acknowledge the team’s historic achievement as the program’s first state championship in school history and to recognize their performance and leadership.

Key Provisions and Content

  • Declares appreciation and congratulations from the South Carolina Senate to:
    • Calhoun Academy boys baseball team
    • Coaches: Todd Layton, Tom Culclasure, Todd Larrimer, Joe Strickland
    • Head of School: Virginia S. Haigler
  • Highlights specifics of the championship:
    • Date and event: May 12, 2026, in Kingstree
    • Championship series results:
    • Game 1: Calhoun Academy won 10-2 at home
    • Game 2 (in Kingstree): Calhoun Academy won 6-4 in extra innings
    • Overall season record: 27-1
    • Points scored vs. opponents: Calhoun Academy 263, opponents 60
  • Emphasizes leadership and teamwork:
    • Senior leaders: Will Strock, Austin Summers, Crews Felder
  • Formal declarations and process:
    • The Senate adopts the resolution as a formal expression of congratulations
    • A copy of the resolution will be presented to the team, coach, and head of school

Who/What is Affected

  • Primary beneficiaries are:
    • Calhoun Academy boys baseball team
    • Coaches and school administration
    • The school community and supporters recognizing the achievement
  • No changes to laws, regulations, or state programs; this is a ceremonial recognition.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Status: Introduced and adopted on May 14, 2026
  • Sponsorship: Co-sponsor Russell Ott
  • Delivery: A copy of the resolution will be presented to Calhoun Academy officials and team members

Notable Details

  • The resolution emphasizes the team’s historic first state championship and their dominant season record.
  • It provides specific game outcomes and key players/leaders contributing to the success.

This bill functions as a formal ceremonial acknowledgment by the South Carolina Senate, commemorating a local high school athletics achievement without enacting policy changes or allocating resources.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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