Bill Text: VA HR108 | 2020 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commending the Auburn High School baseball team.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2020-03-02 - Bill text as passed House (HR108ER) [HR108 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2020-HR108-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, the Auburn High School baseball team of Montgomery County won the Virginia High School League Class 1A State Championship on June 14, 2019, at Calfee Park in Pulaski County; and
WHEREAS, with a 9–0 victory over the Lancaster High School Red Devils of Staunton, the Auburn Eagles earned their second state title in three years; and
WHEREAS, an exciting semifinal game between the Auburn Eagles and Riverheads High School Red Pride provided a 4–3 win with an incredible comeback in the last inning, thanks to a walk-off single by senior Trevor Miles, which propelled them to the state final; and
WHEREAS, the Auburn Eagles completed their regular season with an exceptional record of 18 - 1; and
WHEREAS, the Auburn High School baseball team included seniors Brady Harris, Drew Hill, Austin Kirtner, Trevor Miles, Taylor Newcome, and Keith Reed; sophomores Parker Hale, Carter Keith, Matthew Lawrence, Kaden Poff, Mike Royal, Blaze Seely, and Reed Underwood; and freshmen Ethan Millirons, AJ Reece, and Tyler Sparrer; and
WHEREAS, Austin Kirtner, Keith Reed, Carter Keith, and Taylor Newcome were named to the All-State First Team; and
WHEREAS, achieved under the leadership and direction of Eric Altizer, who was named 1A Coach of the Year, the Eagles' championship title is a wonderful testament to the personal commitment and skill of all the Auburn High School student-athletes; the excellent guidance of all coaches and staff; and the inspiring support of family, friends, and the entire Auburn High School community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That the Auburn High School baseball team hereby be commended on winning the Virginia High School League Class 1A State Championship in 2019; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Eric Altizer, head coach of the Auburn High School Varsity baseball team, as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for the team's most notable athletes, exceptional season, and quality program.
