HJ5168: Commending the Westfield High School girls' lacrosse team.
WHEREAS, the Westfield High School girls’ lacrosse team of Fairfax County claimed its first state title, winning the Virginia High School League Group 6A state championship on June 15, 2014, at Lake Braddock Secondary School; and
WHEREAS, in a rematch of the Virginia High School League Conference 5 and 6A North regional games, the Westfield Bulldogs defeated the Oakton Cougars 13 - 11 to finish the season with a 15 - 3 record and claim the state title; and
WHEREAS, the Westfield Bulldogs took an early lead when senior Grace Horgan scored off of the opening faceoff; senior Meghan Heick, who led the Westfield High School Bulldogs with five goals, also scored off of the opening faceoff in the second half; and
WHEREAS, senior Molly O’Sullivan scored the deciding goal, breaking a 10 - 10 tie with 13 minutes remaining, and freshman goalie Abby Smith stood tall in the net to secure the victory; and
WHEREAS, the team’s victory is a testament to the skill and hard work of each of the players, the dedicated leadership of the coaches and staff, and the enthusiastic support of the entire Westfield High School community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the Westfield High School girls’ lacrosse team on winning the 2014 Virginia High School League Group 6A state championship; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Katie Ruch, head coach of the Westfield High School girls’ lacrosse team, as an expression of the General Assembly’s congratulations and admiration for the team’s achievements.
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 5168
WHEREAS, the Westfield High School girls’ lacrosse team of Fairfax County claimed its first state title, winning the Virginia High School League Group 6A state championship on June 15, 2014, at Lake Braddock Secondary School; and
WHEREAS, in a rematch of the Virginia High School League Conference 5 and 6A North regional games, the Westfield Bulldogs defeated the Oakton Cougars 13 - 11 to finish the season with a 15 - 3 record and claim the state title; and
WHEREAS, the Westfield Bulldogs took an early lead when senior Grace Horgan scored off of the opening faceoff; senior Meghan Heick, who led the Westfield High School Bulldogs with five goals, also scored off of the opening faceoff in the second half; and
WHEREAS, senior Molly O’Sullivan scored the deciding goal, breaking a 10 - 10 tie with 13 minutes remaining, and freshman goalie Abby Smith stood tall in the net to secure the victory; and
WHEREAS, the team’s victory is a testament to the skill and hard work of each of the players, the dedicated leadership of the coaches and staff, and the enthusiastic support of the entire Westfield High School community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the Westfield High School girls’ lacrosse team on winning the 2014 Virginia High School League Group 6A state championship; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Katie Ruch, head coach of the Westfield High School girls’ lacrosse team, as an expression of the General Assembly’s congratulations and admiration for the team’s achievements.