SR 45 — Commending the Radford High School football team.

SESSION INTRODUCEDENROLLED 24105384D SENATE RESOLUTION NO.

45 IE Offered February 7, 2024 N Commending the Radford High School football team.

TN ––––––––––Agreed Patron––Hackworthto Rby WHEREAS, the RadfordSenate, HighFebruary School8, football2024 teamR won the Virginia High School League Class 2 O state championship on December 9, 2023, at Salem Stadium;

andandginia DHigh School League Class 2 L WHEREAS, the Radford High School Bobcats defeated the Riverheads High School Gladiators of L Staunton by a score of 39-21 to bring home the program's first state championship title in more than a half-century;halWHEREAS, after starting the game by giving up a fumble and a touchdown, the Radford Bobcats E regained their composure, mounting a 25-14 lead by the end of the first half and scoring twice more in theWHEREAS, the Radford Bobcats' victory was a total team effort, led by a standout performance from quarterback Landen Clark, who threw for 260 yards and four touchdowns while also rushing for yards and a touchdown;

and C regained their composure, mounting a 25-14 lead by the end of the first half and scoring twice Eore in the second half to secure the win;

and WHEREAS, the Radford Bobcats' victory was a total team effort, led by a standout performanceD from quarterback Landen Clark, who threw for 260 yards and four touchdowns while also rushing for 99 yards and a touchdown;

andn both sides of the ball all WHEREAS, the success of the Radford Bobcats is the result of the hard work and dedication of the S student-athletes, the leadership and guidance of their coaches and teachers, and the unwavering supportsuppo4t of theirRESOLVED familiesby and the entireSenate of Virginia, That the Radford High School community;football team hereby be R commended for winning the 2023 Virginia High School League Class 2 state championship;

now,and, therefore, be it RESOLVED by the Senate of Virginia, That the Radford High School football team hereby be R comRESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution forand, be 5t presentation to Michael Crist, coach of the Radford High School football team, as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's admiration for the team's achievement.

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