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H 5560

Military Magnet girls basketball champs

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

The bill formally honors Military Magnet Academy’s girls basketball team for winning the 2026 Class A State Championship and highlights their record, leadership, and impact.

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Bill Summary · H 5560

Summary of Bill H 5560 (South Carolina 2025-2026)

Note: This summary reflects a House Resolution recognizing a high school girls basketball team and does not propose substantive policy changes or laws. It is a ceremonial measure.

1) Purpose and Intent

  • Primary purpose: To honor and recognize the Military Magnet Academy girls basketball team, their coaches, and school officials for an outstanding season and to congratulate them on winning the 2026 South Carolina Class A State Championship.
  • The resolution acknowledges the team’s achievements, leadership, and contributions to the school and community.
  • It notes the team won the 2026 Class A State Championship game held on March 7, 2026, at Colonial Life Arena, finishing with a 26-4 season record and back-to-back state championships, as part of a broader pattern of success (fifth championship in six years).

2) Key Provisions and Highlights

  • Official recognition: The House of Representatives “honors and recognizes” the Military Magnet Academy girls basketball team, coaches, and school officials for their season and championship.
  • Championship details highlighted:
    • Championship game opponent: Great Falls High School.
    • Final score: Military Magnet Academy 70, Great Falls 21.
    • Team performance in the game: 31 turnovers forced, 23 steals, 9 three-pointers, 45% shooting.
    • Notable players’ performances at the championship: Mariah Brown (25 points, 5 three-pointers, 7 rebounds), Da’Nariyah Williams (10 points, 8 rebounds), Kaleah Brown-King (11 points, 7 rebounds).
    • Team composition emphasized: includes two seventh graders, two eighth graders, and four freshmen.
  • Historical context: The win marks the program’s fifth Class A state championship in the last six years.
  • Endorsements and impact: Attributes the team’s success to the leadership and coaching of Head Coach Nathaniel Taylor and staff; emphasizes positive impact on players on and off the court.

3) Who Is Affected

  • Primary: Military Magnet Academy, its girls basketball team, head coach Nathaniel Taylor, other coaching staff, school officials, and the school’s community.
  • Secondary: The broader community and student body that take pride in the team’s accomplishments; it may influence school spirit and recognition of athletic programs.

4) Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Action history: Introduced and adopted on April 22, 2026.
  • Formal act: A concurrent resolution by the South Carolina House of Representatives.
  • Aftermath: A copy of the resolution is to be presented to Military Magnet Academy Principal Dr. Robert L. Perrineau Jr. and Head Coach Nathaniel Taylor.

5) Format and Style

  • Type: Ceremonial House Resolution (not a bill prescribing policy or appropriations).
  • Tone: Honoring and congratulatory, with specific game and player details to document the achievement.

Bottom Line

H 5560 is a ceremonial measure commending the Military Magnet Academy girls basketball program for its 2026 Class A State Championship, highlighting game performance, standout players, and the leadership of the coaching staff, while celebrating the team’s continued success and its positive impact on the school and community.

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

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