WHEREAS, the Frank W. Cox High School boys' soccer team won the Virginia High School League Class 5 state championship at Briar Woods High School in Ashburn on June 11, 2022; and

WHEREAS, the Frank W. Cox High School Falcons defeated the Riverside High School Rams of Loudoun County by a score of 2–0 to capture the program's fourth state championship title and its first in 12 years; and

WHEREAS, the Frank W. Cox Falcons started the match strong and quickly secured their first goal when a corner kick from Dax Booth was driven home by midfielder Robbie Morgan; and

WHEREAS, the Frank W. Cox Falcons then bolstered their lead when a cross from CJ Vakos to Robbie Morgan led to the team's second goal and the final score of the match; and

WHEREAS, the stellar defense of the Frank W. Cox Falcons that earned the team a shutout was led by center back Aaron Deans, whose return to the team from an injury in the second half of the season proved vital to the team's success; and

WHEREAS, the Frank W. Cox Falcons posted an impressive record of 15–4–1 in their championship season, including wins in eight of their last nine matches; and

WHEREAS, the accomplishments of the Frank W. Cox Falcons are the result of the effort and dedication of the student-athletes, the leadership and guidance of their coaches and teachers, and the unwavering support of their parents and the entire Frank W. Cox High School community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Senate of Virginia, That the Frank W. Cox High School boys' soccer team hereby be commended for winning the 2022 Virginia High School League Class 5 state championship; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the Frank W. Cox High School boys' soccer team as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's admiration for the team's achievement.