Virginia SR 76: Commending the Eastern Montgomery High School girls' soccer team.

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2022SESSION
ENROLLED
SENATERESOLUTIONNO.76
Commending the Eastern Montgomery High School girls' soccer team.
AgreedtobytheSenate,March11,2022
WHEREAS, in 2021, the Eastern Montgomery High School girls' soccer team claimed the first state
title in any sport in the school's history with a victory in the Virginia High School League Class 1 state
championship; and
WHEREAS, the Eastern Montgomery High School Mustangs defeated a talented team from West
Point High School by a score of 5-1; and
WHEREAS, although West Point High School scored first, sophomore Maddie Bruce answered with
three goals in the first half to give the Eastern Montgomery Mustangs an insurmountable lead by
halftime; and
WHEREAS, senior Elli Underwood and junior Laken Smith added two more goals for Eastern
Montgomery High School in the second half; and
WHEREAS, the state championship win capped off a perfect 14-0 season for the Eastern
Montgomery Mustangs, who outscored their opponents 118-1; and
WHEREAS, the victorious season is a testament to the skill and determination of the student-athletes,
the leadership and guidance of coaches and staff, and the passionate support of the entire Eastern
Montgomery High School community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate of Virginia, That the Eastern Montgomery High School girls' soccer team
hereby be commended on its historic victory in the Virginia High School League Class 1 state
championship; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for
presentation to Whittney Shaver, head coach of the Eastern Montgomery High School girls' soccer team,
as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's admiration for the team's achievements.
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