2026 SESSION

INTRODUCED

26109505D

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 405

Offered March 11, 2026

Commending the Bruton High School boys' indoor track and field team.

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Patron—Downey

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WHEREAS, the Bruton High School boys' indoor track and field team won the Virginia High School League Class 2 state championship, held at Liberty University, in March 2026; and

WHEREAS, the Bruton High School Panthers finished with 80 points, defeating the second-place team from Stuarts Draft High School by four points; and

WHEREAS, the victory was the third consecutive state championship win for the Bruton High School Panthers, and it was the team's fourth win in five years; and

WHEREAS, the Bruton Panthers' Johnie Askew won the 55-meter dash in 6.56 seconds and finished eighth in the 300-meter run, while senior Quinn Marcinek won the 55-meter hurdles in 7.65 seconds, was the runner-up in the triple jump, and placed third in the long jump; and Johan Arends finished seventh in the 55-meter hurdles at 8.33 seconds; and

WHEREAS, the Bruton Panthers' Jayden Curry won the 1,600-meter run in 4:20.63 and placed third in the 1,000-meter run; he also won the high jump by clearing 6–2, while teammate Nathaniel Overby came in third at 5–10; and

WHEREAS, seniors Jordan Bridges, Quinn Marcinek, Nathan Guerreiro, and Josiah Gallegos sealed the Bruton Panthers' victory in the final event, earning runner-up honors in 3:38.33 in the 4x400-meter relay; and

WHEREAS, the Bruton High School Panthers have won seven individual state titles and three relay state titles over a period of five years, defeating 32 other teams from around the Commonwealth; and

WHEREAS, the Bruton Panthers' victorious season is a tribute to the skill and hard work of all the student-athletes, the leadership and guidance of coaches and staff, and the unwavering support of the entire Bruton High School community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Delegates hereby commend the Bruton High School boys' indoor track and field team on winning the Virginia High School League Class 2 state championship; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the Bruton High School boys' indoor track and field team as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for the team's achievements.