Saluda High School Girls Softball State Champions

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

Saluda High School girls softball won the 2026 Class AA Division I State Championship, finishing 30-4 and defeating Chesterfield 3-0 to claim the title.

Introduced and adopted

Summary of Bill H 5734 (Session 2025-2026) – South Carolina

Purpose and Intent

This is a House Resolution congratulating and recognizing Saluda High School for winning the South Carolina Class AA Division I State Championship in girls softball for the 2026 season.

The resolution honors the players, coaches, and school officials for achieving the program’s first state title and highlights the team’s season-long success.

Key Provisions and Changes

Acknowledges Saluda High School girls softball team as the Class AA Division I State Champions for 2026.

Notes the team’s overall record: 30-4, including a 14-game winning streak and an 8-0 mark in postseason play.

Documents the championship outcome: Saluda defeated Chesterfield High School 3-0 on May 28, 2026, to sweep the best-of-three state championship series.

Highlights historical context: Saluda’s runner-up finish in 2025 and the program’s elevation to state champions in 2026.

Cites program milestones and recognitions:

Region championship (third consecutive) with a win over Batesburg-Leesville High School.
District championship (third consecutive) with a win over Blacksburg High School.
Back-to-back upper state championships with a win over Chesnee High School.
Head Coach Hannah Towery described as the winningest coach in Saluda softball history with 85 career victories.
Player achievements: Miller Martin named the Class AA State Player of the Year with 248 strikeouts, 5 home runs, and 32 RBIs.
Pitching staff total: 366 combined strikeouts in the season.
Additional honors: three All-Region selections and one All-State selection.

Emphasizes team culture and leadership as core factors in success (unselfish play, accountability, work ethic, team-first mentality).

Provides formal ceremonial action:

The House of Representatives congratulates Saluda High School’s softball team, coaches, and school officials.
A copy of the resolution is to be presented to Head Coach Hannah Towery.

Who/What Is Affected

Saluda High School Girls Softball program (players, coaches, school officials) are the primary beneficiaries of the recognition.

Saluda community and school system are highlighted as recipients of statewide recognition and pride.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Status: Introduced and adopted on June 25, 2026.

Sponsor involvement: Numerous co-sponsors listed, indicating broad legislative support.

Nature of action: A ceremonial resolution (not a statute) that formally recognizes and honors the team’s achievements.

Filing/delivery: Resolution to be presented to Head Coach Hannah Towery.

Notable Details

Specific achievements and statistics are provided to illustrate the team’s dominance and individual excellence (e.g., 30-4 record, 248 strikeouts by Miller Martin, 366 total team strikeouts).

Dates included for key games and milestones (e.g., championship game on May 28, 2026).

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