Bill Text: VA HR270 | 2019 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commending the Princess Anne High School girls' basketball team.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 11-6)
Status: (Passed) 2019-02-18 - Bill text as passed House (HR270ER) [HR270 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2019-HR270-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, the Princess Anne High School girls' basketball team secured its fifth consecutive state title with a historic victory in the Virginia High School League Class 5 state championship in 2018; and
WHEREAS, during their 26 - 1 season, the Princess Anne High School Cavaliers, who were ranked 10th in the nation by MaxPreps and 12th by USA Today, dominated their opponents and racked up an impressive average of 51 points per game; and
WHEREAS, in the state final, the Princess Anne Cavaliers never relinquished their early lead over the Thomas Edison High School Eagles and scored on eight of their final 10 possessions to win 61 - 45; the team's stifling defense forced 28 turnovers and caused the Thomas Edison Eagles to miss 13 of 16 three-point attempts; and
WHEREAS, Jasha Clinton led the Princess Anne Cavaliers with 17 points, followed by Brianna Jackson, who added 12 points and 15 rebounds for her third consecutive double-double; and
WHEREAS, with only three graduating seniors—Makayla Dickens, Bryonna Ferebee, and Xaria Wiggins—the Princess Anne Cavaliers will retain a core group of their championship team and stay poised for success in years to come; and
WHEREAS, the Princess Anne Cavaliers' win was the team's fifth consecutive state title and the program's ninth state title overall, both Virginia High School League records; and
WHEREAS, the Princess Anne Cavaliers achieved these historic milestones through the hard work and determination of all the student-athletes, the leadership and guidance of coaches and staff, and the passionate support of the entire Princess Anne High School community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That the Princess Anne High School girls' basketball team hereby be commended on its record-setting victory in the Virginia High School League Class 5 state championship; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Darnell Dozier, head coach of the Princess Anne High School girls' basketball team, as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for the team's extraordinary achievements.
