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2021 SPECIAL SESSION II


HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 798
Commending the Langley High School girls' lacrosse team.

 

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, August 5, 2021

 

WHEREAS, the Langley High School girls’ lacrosse team won the Virginia High School League Class 6 state championship at Colonial Forge High School in Stafford on June 26, 2021; and

WHEREAS, the Langley High School Saxons defeated the Colonial Forge High School Eagles by a score of 17-6 to capture the program’s second consecutive state championship and to complete a perfect 16-0 season; and

WHEREAS, from the start of the match, the Langley Saxons scored two quick goals, mounted a 9-4 lead by halftime, and never trailed their opponent; the team was led by standout performances from Julia Daly, who had seven goals, and Erika Chung, who had a goal and four assists; and

WHEREAS, the Langley Saxons’ experienced roster impressively outscored opponents 129-40 in their seven playoff matches and notably won every match this season by a difference of at least six goals; and

WHEREAS, the Langley Saxons have competed in the state tournament in each of the last four seasons and their recent finish extends a 27-match winning streak that dates back to the 2019 season; and

WHEREAS, several Langley Saxons were selected for all-region honors in the 2021 season, including Erika Chung, who was named 6D North Region Player of the Year, Julia Daly, Faith Ann Finch, Anne O’Hara, and Sarah Waits, while head coach Bucky Morris was named the 6D North Region Coach of the Year; and

WHEREAS, the Langley Saxons were carried this season by exceptional play from Hayley Blankingship, Keelin Byrne, Elizabeth DeMoors, Sophia Horowitz, Sophie Kee, Eleanora Magruder, Kathleen Mahony, Kelsey Melton, Alexandra Romero, Caroline Senich, Katherine Senich, Sarah Senich, Sophia Smith, Anna Talbot, Ilana Watson, Marlee Watson, Victoria Woods, and Eliza Young; and

WHEREAS, the accomplishments of the Langley Saxons are the result of the hard work and dedication of the student-athletes, the leadership and guidance of their coaches and teachers, and the unwavering support of the entire Langley High School community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That the Langley High School girls’ lacrosse team hereby be commended for winning the Virginia High School League Class 6 state championship; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Bucky Morris, coach of the Langley High School girls’ lacrosse team, as an expression of the House of Delegates’ admiration for the team’s achievements.