WHEREAS, the W.T. Woodson High School boys' cross country team claimed the first cross country state title in school history with a victory in the Virginia High School League Class 6 state championship on November 10, 2018; and

WHEREAS, the W.T. Woodson High School Cavaliers took advantage of the colder conditions and their familiarity with the course at Great Meadow Park to score 72 points, defeating their season-long rivals, the West Springfield High School Spartans, by 6 points; and

WHEREAS, senior Jackson Leech led the way for the Woodson Cavaliers, finishing second overall with a time of 16:06, followed by senior John Leal who finished 16th overall and 10th in scoring; and

WHEREAS, senior Aslan Abrishami-azar finished 26th overall and 18th in scoring, senior Tyler French finished 30th overall and 20th in scoring, and sophomore Robert Johnson finished 33rd overall and 22nd in scoring; junior Alejandro Posadas-Nava and senior Ethan Callahan finished 45th overall and 49th overall, respectively; and

WHEREAS, the victory is a testament to the skill of all the student-athletes, the leadership and guidance of coaches and staff, and the passionate support of the entire W.T. Woodson High School community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the W.T. Woodson boys' cross country team on winning the Virginia High School League Class 6 state championship; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the W.T. Woodson High School boys' cross country team as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for the team's hard work and dedication.