By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter

jevans@thepccourier.com

PICKENS — Liberty High School student-athlete Alexandria Stancell was recently recognized for her state championship win.

During its Dec. 16 meeting, Pickens County Council passed a resolution recognizing Stancell as the unlimited division state champion in the second South Carolina High School Strength Coaches Association state championship strength meet.

Chairman Roy Costner read the resolution aloud following the vote.

The resolution said that under the leadership of principal Josh Oxendine and athletic director Kyle Stewart, Liberty High School “has established an excellent athletic program.”

The second South Carolina High School Strength Coaches Association state championship strength meet was held at Dorman High School on Nov. 16.

“Alexandria Stancell participated for Liberty High School in the bench press, the squat and the standing broad jump,” Costner said. “All of those would break my back. I’m so impressed with you.”

“Pickens County recognizes the hard work and exemplary performance of Alexandria Stancell and is appreciative of the fine representation that she and the other competitors from Liberty High School made for all of Pickens County,” the resolution said.

The resolution said Stancell’s “outstanding achievement brings honor to our county, as well Liberty High School.”