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SJ263 • 2026

Commending the Lightridge High School boys soccer team.

Commending the Lightridge High School boys' soccer team.

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Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Srinivasan
Last action
2026-03-25
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The candidate explanation includes details about specific game events that are present in the official bill text but not mentioned in the summary or digest. These details have been omitted.

Praise for Lightridge High School Boys' Soccer Team

This bill commends the Lightridge High School boys' soccer team for winning their first state title in Virginia.

What This Bill Does

  • Commends the Lightridge High School boys' soccer team for winning the Virginia High School League Class 5 state championship in 2025.
  • Recognizes the team's achievements since establishing its varsity program in 2021, including district and regional titles.
  • Highlights specific moments from their state final victory over Kellam High School.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Lightridge High School boys' soccer team
  • Coaches and staff of the Lightridge High School boys' soccer program

Terms To Know

Varsity
A school's highest level sports teams that compete against other schools.
State championship
The final competition in a state where the best team wins an official title.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This bill is a commendation and does not provide any financial support or change laws.
  • It only affects those directly involved with Lightridge High School's soccer program.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-25 Senate

    Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ263ER)

  2. 2026-03-12 House

    Agreed to by House by voice vote

  3. 2026-03-11 House

    Received

  4. 2026-03-11 House

    Laid on Speaker's table

  5. 2026-03-11 Senate

    Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)

  6. 2026-03-09 Senate

    Presented 26109313D

  7. 2026-03-09 Senate

    Laid on Clerk's Desk

Official Summary Text

Commending the Lightridge High School boys' soccer team.

Current Bill Text

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Commending the Lightridge High School boys' soccer team.
Agreed to by the Senate, March 11, 2026
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 12, 2026
WHEREAS, the Lightridge High School boys' soccer team secured its first-ever state title in 2025 by winning the Virginia High School League Class 5 state championship; and
WHEREAS, Lightridge High School opened in 2020 and established its varsity soccer program in 2021; since that time, the Lightridge High School Lightning Bolts have developed into a local powerhouse and won district and regional titles on the way to the state tournament in 2025; and
WHEREAS, in the state final, the Lightridge Lightning Bolts defeated the Kellam High School Knights by a score of 3–1; and
WHEREAS, the Lightridge Lightning Bolts scored first, with junior Brayden Moyssiadis converting a penalty kick after Christian Tshiteya drew contact in the box in the seventh minute; and
WHEREAS, three minutes later, junior Chris Washington headed in a corner kick to score the game winner; and
WHEREAS, while the Kellam Knights scored once in the second half, the Lightridge Lightning Bolts continued to control the game, and Brayden Moyssiadis added another goal from a penalty kick in the 74th minute to secure the victory and finish the season with a 20–2–1 record; and
WHEREAS, the successful season is a testament to the skill and hard work of all the student-athletes, the leadership of coaches and staff, and the unwavering support of the entire Lightridge High School community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the Lightridge High School boys' soccer team on winning the Virginia High School League Class 5 state championship; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to David Cesnik, head coach of the Lightridge High School boys' soccer team, as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for the team's achievements.