Hey, Irmo! Goose Creek's Mayor Pays Up on Championship Bet

Goose Creek Mayor Michael Heitzler is a man of his word, even if he doesn't accept defeat easily.

Heitzler entered into a wager with Irmo Mayor Hardy King on the state championship basketball game. The stakes were loser had to sing the other school's alma mater. 

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King, who's looking forward to seeing the video, said he's glad he didn't have to sing.

He also praised both teams and coaches for their accomplishments.

King said it was "kind of remarkable" that Irmo finished undefeated.

"They were playing a very dominating game," King said. "They showed they were No. 1."

"There's no question in anyone's mind."

King added, the Gators played a good game and that making it to the state championship was a great accomplishment — one that can't be taken away. 

Heitzler good-naturedly grumbled a little before the above video was shot, and he even jabbed Irmo for its "funny name." 

Although Heitzler was uncertain on what tune went with the alma mater, he gave a stirring rendition in front of a few people gathered at Metro North Church in Goose Creek. 

Afterward, Heitzler said the Goose Creek Gators were still winners. 

"The Gators didn't lose that game. They played their hearts out," Heitzler said. "We sent a winning team to play Irmo. You don't win just by the score but how you play the game."