Bill Text: VA HR87 | 2022 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Commending the Clarke County High School girls' soccer team.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2022-03-07 - Bill text as passed House (HR87ER) [HR87 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2022-HR87-Introduced.html
WHEREAS, the Clarke County High School girls' soccer team finished an undefeated season with a victory in the Virginia High School League Class 2 state championship in 2021; and
WHEREAS, with a team made up of five seniors, seven juniors, and two sophomores, and five freshmen, the Clarke County High School Eagles defeated the Radford High School Bobcats by a score of 4–0 to earn the third state title in program history; and
WHEREAS, junior Maya Marasco struck first for the Clarke County Eagles, scoring in the 11th minute; Alison Sipe followed up with another goal in the 14th minute to give the team a 2–0 edge by halftime; and
WHEREAS, the Clarke County Eagles dominated possession and allowed only two shots on goal in the second half; sophomore Ella O'Donnell added two exclamation points 45 seconds apart near the end of game to cap off the win; and
WHEREAS, freshman Madison Toone led the Clark County Eagles with 35 goals throughout the season, achieving district and regional Player of the Year honors; and
WHEREAS, the victory was a tribute to the skill and determination of all the student-athletes, the leadership and guidance of coaches and staff, and the enthusiastic support of the entire Clarke County High School community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That the Clarke County High School girls' soccer team hereby be commended on winning the Virginia High School League Class 2 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 Jon Cousins, head coach of the Clarke County High School girls' soccer team, as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for the team's achievements.
