WHEREAS, after an undefeated season, the James Madison High School softball team of Vienna claimed its second consecutive Virginia High School League state championship with a win in the Class 6 state tournament in 2018; and

WHEREAS, the James Madison High School Warhawks defeated the Manchester High School Lancers by a score of 9 - 0 in the state final, held at Glen Allen High School in Henrico County; and

WHEREAS, the Madison Warhawks' state title win was the culmination of a perfect 28 - 0 season, in which the team dominated opponents 280 - 19 and extended its two-season winning streak to 42 games; and

WHEREAS, after the 2018 season, the Madison Warhawks were ranked as the top high school softball team in the nation by MaxPreps, and five players were selected for the Virginia High School League Class 6 All-State first team, including senior pitcher Alex Echazarreta, who was named Player of the Year; head coach Jim Adkins also received the Coach of the Year award; and

WHEREAS, the Madison Warhawks achieved success through the hard work and determination of all the student-athletes, the leadership of coaches and staff, and the passionate support of the entire James Madison High School community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That the James Madison High School softball team hereby be commended on winning the Virginia High School League Class 6 state championship in 2018; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Jim Adkins, head coach of the James Madison High School softball team, as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for the team's exceptional accomplishments.