WHEREAS, the Grundy High School wrestling team of Buchanan County claimed its sixth consecutive state title with a win in the Virginia High School League Class 1 state championship on February 20, 2021; and

WHEREAS, the Grundy High School Golden Wave finished with an overall score of 249, outpacing the runners-up from Riverheads High School by 49 points, to earn the 24th state title in team history; and

WHEREAS, along with the team title, the Grundy Golden Wave secured six individual championships from Kaleb Horn in the 113-pound weight class, Carson Griffey in the 132-pound class, Chris Stiltner in the 138-pound class, Jacob Stiltner in the 145-pound class, Ian Scammell in the 152-pound class, and Peyton McComas in the 220-pound class; and

WHEREAS, senior Peyton McComas finished his second consecutive undefeated season with three dominant state championship matches that lasted only 36 seconds, 49 seconds, and 54 seconds each; and

WHEREAS, three members of the Grundy Golden Wave—Michael Taylor, Ethan Roberts, and Hunter Scarberry—contributed to the victory with second-place finishes in their weight class; and

WHEREAS, the Grundy Golden Wave finished the season with a perfect record in dual matches for the first time since 1992; and

WHEREAS, the victorious season is a tribute to the hard work and dedication of all the student-athletes, the leadership and guidance of coaches and staff, and the passionate support of the entire Grundy High School community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That the Grundy High School wrestling team hereby be commended on the occasion of its victory in the Virginia High School League Class 1 state championship; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Travis Fiser, head coach of the Grundy High School wrestling team, as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for the team's many achievements.