South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate

S 1197 — Calhoun Academy Champions

Last action — Introduced and adopted

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced May 14, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

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In plain language

This resolution congratulates Calhoun Academy's baseball team for winning the state championship.

The South Carolina Senate congratulates the Calhoun Academy boys baseball team and coaches for their successful season, culminating in their first state championship win. The team finished with an impressive record of 27-1.

Summary

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE CALHOUN ACADEMY BOYS BASEBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO HONOR THEM FOR WINNING THE SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION CLASS AAA BOYS BASEBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to Bill S 1197 adds a resolution that congratulates the Calhoun Academy boys baseball team on their historic victory in the South Carolina Independent School Association Class AAA state championship. This win is especially significant as it marks the first state championship in the school's history, following two prior seasons where they were runners-up. Highlighting the team's impressive 27-1 season record and their key players, this change underscores the importance of recognizing local achievements in sports and fostering community pride.

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14, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 1197Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A senate RESOLUTION   TO CONGRATULATE THE Calhoun Academy BOYS Baseball TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO HONOR THEM FOR WINNING THE SOUTH CAROLINA InDependent School ASsociation CLASS AAA BOYS Baseball STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.
  Whereas, the South Carolina Senate is proud to recognize the Calhoun Academy boys baseball team for winning the South Carolina Independent School Association Class AAA boys baseball state championship on May 12, 2026, in Kingstree;
and   Whereas, this historic win marks the program's first state championship in school history after finishing as state runners-up in two of the previous three years;
and   Whereas, in the championship series against Williamsburg Academy, the Calhoun Academy Cavaliers won game one at home in dominant fashion by a score of 10-2.
They travelled to Kingstree the next night and pulled through with a 6-4 extra inning win for the state championship;
and   Whereas, with an exceptional season overall, the team finished with a 27-1 record, outscoring their opponents for the season by a score of 263-60;
and   Whereas, the team was anchored by senior leaders Will Strock, Austin Summers, and Crews Felder, who were instrumental in fostering the team's toughness and commitment to one another;
and   Whereas, the Calhoun Academy boys baseball team has flourished under the leadership and guidance of the team's coaches, Todd Layton, Tom Culclasure, Todd Larrimer, and Joe Strickland;
and   Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate appreciate the pride and recognition that the Calhoun Academy boys baseball 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 Calhoun Academy boys baseball team, coaches, and school officials on an outstanding season and honor them for winning the South Carolina Independent School Association Class AAA boys baseball state championship.
  Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the Calhoun Academy boys baseball team;
their coach, Todd Layton;
and head of school, Virgina S.
Haigler.
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Frequently asked questions

What does S 1197 do?
A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE CALHOUN ACADEMY BOYS BASEBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO HONOR THEM FOR WINNING THE SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION CLASS AAA BOYS BASEBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.
Who sponsors S 1197?
S 1197 is sponsored by Senator Russell L. Ott.
What is the current status of S 1197?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced May 14, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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