Bill Text: VA HR102 | 2018 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commending the Christiansburg High School wrestling team.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2018-03-02 - Bill text as passed House (HR102ER) [HR102 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2018-HR102-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, the Christiansburg High School wrestling team of Montgomery County won the Virginia High School League Class 3A state championship on February 17, 2018, at Churchland High School; and
WHEREAS, the victory sealed the 17th straight state title for the Christiansburg High School Blue Demons, who extended their reign as one of the Commonwealth's premier high school sports dynasties; and
WHEREAS, the grapplers of the Christiansburg Blue Demons turned in spectacular performances at the championship, registering a team score of 258 points—over 100 points more than the runner-up Warren County High School Wildcats; and
WHEREAS, along with their 17th state championship, the Christiansburg Blue Demons also had seven wrestlers capture individual titles; Brandon Crowder triumphed in the 106-pound weight class, Garrett Kuchan won at 113 pounds, Marshall Keller won at 138 pounds, Xander Whitehurst won at 145 pounds, Nick Giantonio won at 170 pounds, Erik Eva won at 182 pounds, and Ty Kwak won at 195 pounds; and
WHEREAS, the Christiansburg Blue Demons' other strong performers were Nathan Warden, who posted a second-place finish in the 152-pound weight class; Andy Smith, who finished second in the 220-pound weight class; and Andrew Morgan, who finished fourth in the 126-pound weight class; and
WHEREAS, the Christiansburg High School wrestling team's 17th straight state title is a testament to the hard work and skill of all its student-athletes, the excellent guidance of coaches and staff, and the energetic support of family, friends, and the entire Christiansburg High School community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That the Christiansburg High School wrestling team hereby be commended on winning the 2018 Virginia High School League Class 3A state championship; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Cliff Warden, head coach of the Christiansburg High School wrestling team, as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for the team's outstanding season.
