WHEREAS, the Centreville High School boys' basketball team of Clifton won the Virginia High School League Class 6 state championship on February 20, 2021, at their home court in Clifton; and

WHEREAS, the Centreville High School Wildcats defeated the Potomac High School Panthers of Dumfries by a score of 63–49 to bring home a state championship title and finish the season 14–2; and

WHEREAS, in a game that was tied early in the fourth quarter, the Centreville Wildcats accomplished victory through stellar coverage on defense that forced the other team to make difficult shots and dominant athleticism on offense that led to several points in the paint; and

WHEREAS, the Centreville Wildcats were led by strong performances from Chris Kuzemka, who made nine of 11 attempts from the free throw line and had 21 points, and Avery Ford, who notched 17 points, including seven in the second quarter; and

WHEREAS, the Centreville Wildcats' state championship title in 2021 helps to redeem the 2020 season, in which the team was slated to compete in the Virginia High School League Class 6 state championship but was unable to do so due to the COVID-19 pandemic; and

WHEREAS, the success of the Centreville Wildcats is the result of the tireless dedication of the student-athletes, the encouragement and guidance of their coaches and teachers, and the unwavering support of the entire Centreville High School community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That the Centreville High School boys' basketball team hereby be commended for winning the Virginia High School League Class 6 state championship in 2021; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Kevin Smith, coach of the Centreville High School boys' basketball team, as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for the team's achievement and best wishes for the future.