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 February 10, 2024 at Dreher High School; and

 

Whereas, this historic win marks the program's third state championship in a row; and

 

Whereas, in the championship match, West-Oak High School defeated Gilbert High School. Jared Cruz, Gunnar Mease, and Peyton Durham won the first four matches by pin to lead 24-0. Gilbert won by forfeit at one hundred twenty-six pounds, but West-Oak won the next three matches from AJ Delacruz, Sy Strobel, and Landon Allen. West-Oak's Marcus Thaxton clinched the match with a win by technical fall, 18-3; and

 

Whereas, the West-Oak 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 High School 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 High School wrestling team, Coach Derek Strobel, and Principal Dr. Brandon Blackwell.

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