A senate RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE THE WEST-OAK HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO HONOR THEM FOR WINNING THE SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS 3a WRESTLING STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

Whereas, the South Carolina Senate is proud to recognize the West-Oak High School wrestling team for winning the South Carolina Class 3A state championship on Saturday, February 11, 2023 in Columbia at Dreher High School; and

Whereas, this historic win marks the program's second state championship in a row. The Warriors have won seven titles in total, the fifth-most in Class 3A wrestling State history; and

Whereas, in the championship match, the West-Oak Warriors defeated the Aynor Blue Jackets by a score of 51-15. The Warriors won ten of the fourteen matches, with seven victories coming via pin; and

Whereas, with an exceptional season overall, the team had a record of 39-1 going into the championship game; and

Whereas, the Warriors have flourished under the leadership and guidance of Coach Derek Strobel; and

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate appreciate the pride and recognition that the West-Oak High School wrestling team has brought to its school and community and look forward to a future filled with further accomplishments by the team and its talented athletes.  Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, congratulate the West-Oak wrestling team, coaches, and school officials on an outstanding season and honor them for winning the South Carolina Class 3A state championship.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the West-Oak wrestling team, Coach Derek Strobel, and Principal Dr. Brandon Blackwell.

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