WHEREAS, the Liberty Christian Academy baseball team won the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association Division I state championship on May 18, 2014, at Shepherd Stadium in Colonial Heights; and

WHEREAS, the Liberty Christian Academy Bulldogs defeated the Saint Anne's-Belfield School Saints 10 - 3 to finish the season with a 23 - 2 record and claim the program's first state title; and

WHEREAS, the Liberty Christian Academy Bulldogs took an early five-run lead in the first inning and led 8 - 2 by the third inning; the Bulldogs outscored opponents by a wide margin throughout the season, ending 14 games in the seventh inning through the 10-run rule; and

WHEREAS, junior Josh Campo led the Liberty Christian Academy Bulldogs in the championship game, going three for four with four RBIs, and senior pitcher Zach Clinton finished his high school career undefeated with a 15 - 0 personal record; and

WHEREAS, the victory is a testament to the skill and hard work of the players, the leadership of the coaches and staff, and the enthusiastic support of the entire Liberty Christian Academy community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the Liberty Christian Academy baseball team on winning the 2014 Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association Division I state championship; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Randy Tomlin, head coach of the Liberty Christian Academy baseball team, as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for the team's achievements.