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H 5662

Heathwood Hall Boys Track Champs

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Terry Alexander and 119 co-sponsors

Heathwood Hall boys track won the 2026 SCISA Division I State Championship with 130 points, the second consecutive title, led by MVP Jack Wilcox.

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Bill Summary · H 5662

Summary of Bill H 5662 (Session 2025-2026) – South Carolina

Purpose and intent

  • This is a House Resolution honoring and recognizing the Heathwood Hall Episcopal School boys track and field team for an outstanding season and congratulating them on winning the 2026 South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA) Division I Championship title.
  • The resolution specifically notes the team’s achievement at the 2026 SCISA Division I State Championship held on May 2, 2026, at Ben Lippen School.
  • It also acknowledges the coaches, school officials, and the individual performances of team members, and it presents the resolution to the Head of School and the Head Coach.

Key provisions and changes

  • The resolution formally commends the Heathwood Hall Highlanders boys track and field team for:
    • Winning the 2026 SCISA Division I State Championship with a team score of 130 points.
    • Defeating the nearest competitor, Wilson Hall, by 14 points.
    • Securing their second consecutive state championship title.
  • It highlights standout individual performances:
    • Jack Wilcox: 1st place in the 1,600m and 3,200m; 2nd in the 800m; named Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the meet.
    • Townsley Rivers: 2nd in the 100m dash and long jump.
    • Davis Hagstette: 3rd in the 400m hurdles and 3rd in the pole vault.
    • William Goodwin: 3rd in the 200m dash.
    • Team podium finishers: Wilcox, Rivers, Goodwin, KJ Thomas, Nicholas Iszard, Landon Heuer, Hagstette (All-State Honors).
  • It acknowledges the contributions of Head Coach Tony Brown and the coaching staff and their influence on the team’s success.
  • The resolution requests that a copy be presented to Heathwood Hall Episcopal School’s Head of School Christopher Hinchey and Head Coach Tony Brown.

Who is affected

  • The primary beneficiaries are the Heathwood Hall Episcopal School boys track and field team, including student-athletes, coaches, and school officials.
  • The resolution has ceremonial and symbolic impact within the school and community, recognizing athletic achievement and leadership.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Action history indicates introduction and adoption occurred on May 6, 2026.
  • The resolution is a formal expression of recognition by the South Carolina House of Representatives.
  • It includes a list of numerous co-sponsors (members of the House) who joined in support of the resolution, underscoring broad legislative endorsement.
  • No fiscal impact or statutory changes are attached; this is a commemorative measure.

Overall impact

  • The bill serves to publicly recognize and celebrate a high school athletic achievement.
  • It reinforces community pride and highlights the program’s success and leadership within SCISA Division I track and field.
  • It provides a formal, commemorative record of the 2026 championship season for Heathwood Hall Episcopal School.

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

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