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S 1210

Greenwood HS wrestling champs

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Billy Garrett

South Carolina Senate honors Greenwood High wrestlers Kennedi Washington and Cason Howle for 2024 Class AAAA state titles, celebrating their leadership and success.

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Bill Summary · S 1210

Summary of Bill: S 1210 (2025-2026) – South Carolina

Purpose and intent

  • This is a Senate Resolution recognizing and congratulating Greenwood High School wrestlers Kennedi Washington and Cason Howle for winning the 2024 South Carolina Class AAAA individual State Championship titles.
  • The resolution honors their achievements during the 2023-2024 wrestling season, leadership roles, and contributions to Greenwood High School’s wrestling program, including the girls' first sanctioned team.

Key provisions and changes

  • Official recognition: The Senate extends congratulations to Kennedi Washington (girls team captain) and Cason Howle (boys team captain) for winning the 2024 Class AAAA individual state championships.
  • Descriptive achievements:
    • Kennedi Washington:
    • Senior and girls team captain for 2023-2024 season; part of the first sanctioned girls wrestling team at Greenwood High.
    • Girls team finished 5-0 and placed second as a team in the state.
    • Individual record: 22-0 in 2024 state tournament matches; career record 55-3 over three years.
    • 2024 state tournament performance: 3-0 with two pins before a third-period stoppage and one minor decision to win her second consecutive state title.
    • Cason Howle:
    • Junior and boys team captain for 2023-2024 season; led team to 22 dual wins, a region championship, and reached the Upper State championship.
    • Individual record: 58-0 in 2023-2024 matches; career record 159-1.
    • State title accomplishment: Won the 2024 state championship with three technical falls, all by the second period (scores 15-0, 20-3, 18-2).
  • Form and purpose: The resolution is a ceremonial gesture, not a law, intended to publicly recognize and honor the student-athletes and their achievements.

Who is affected

  • Greenwood High School wrestling program: Recognized for its success and leadership under Kennedi Washington and Cason Howle.
  • Kennedi Washington and Cason Howle: Receive formal recognition from the South Carolina Senate.
  • The broader Greenwood High School community and supporters: Benefit from acknowledgment of student achievement and school athletic excellence.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction and adoption: The resolution was introduced and adopted on 2024-03-26.
  • Sponsor: Co-sponsor is Billy Garrett.
  • Legislative effect: A ceremonial resolution; no statutory changes, funding, or regulatory impact. It serves to record appreciation and public acknowledgment.

Notable facts

  • The resolution highlights the significance of the 2023-2024 season as the first sanctioned girls wrestling team at Greenwood High.
  • It emphasizes extraordinary win-loss records and dominant performances in state competition for both athletes.

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

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