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2012 SESSION


HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 81
Commending the Jefferson Forest High School boys' soccer team.

 

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, January 13, 2012
Agreed to by the Senate, January 19, 2012

 

WHEREAS, the 2010 - 2011 Jefferson Forest High School boys’ soccer team capped an extraordinary season by capturing the Virginia High School League Group AA state championship before an enthusiastic crowd; and

WHEREAS, after ending the regular season with a perfect record, the Jefferson Forest High School Cavaliers won the Region III championship before advancing to the Virginia High School League Spring Jubilee at Radford University; and

WHEREAS, the Jefferson Forest High School boys’ soccer team went up against state final veteran Blacksburg High School, who scored in the first half to take the lead; and

WHEREAS, the Jefferson Forest Cavaliers entered the second half with a fierce determination to take home the first soccer title in school history; its tight defense prevented Blacksburg High School from scoring again; and

WHEREAS, Jefferson Forest High School’s Drew Henderson tied the score midway through the second half, then freshman Matt Crider scored the game-winning goal with just over three minutes left in the match; and

WHEREAS, the Jefferson Forest Cavaliers ended the championship-winning season with a perfect 24 - 0 record, numerous accolades for its team members and coach, and a fourth place ranking on the ESPN RISE Powerade FAB 50 Final Spring rankings list; and

WHEREAS, the triumphant performance of the Jefferson Forest High School boys’ soccer team is a tribute to the dedication and hard work of the players, the leadership of Head Coach Jedd Zaring and his staff, and the support of the Jefferson Forest High School community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly commend the 2010 - 2011 Jefferson Forest High School boys’ soccer team on winning the Virginia High School League Group AA state championship; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Jedd Zaring, Head Coach of the Jefferson Forest High School boys’ soccer team, as an expression of the General Assembly’s congratulations and admiration for the team’s outstanding performance.