Commending the Independence High School golf team.

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details about the scores or rankings in the championship match beyond mentioning that Independence High School won by six strokes over Robinson Secondary School.

Commending the Independence High School Golf Team

This bill commends the Independence High School golf team for their fifth consecutive state championship and six overall championships since the school opened in 2019.

What This Bill Does

• Praises the Independence High School golf team for winning the Virginia High School League Class 6 state championship in October 2025.
• Recognizes that the team has won a total of six state championships across three different classifications since 2019, making them unique among teams in Virginia.

Who It Names or Affects

• The Independence High School golf team

Terms To Know

State championship

A competition where teams compete to be the best in their state.

Classification

Groups of schools that are similar in size or other factors, used for fair competition.

Limits and Unknowns

• This bill does not provide any financial support or changes to rules; it is a statement of praise.
• The bill only affects the Independence High School golf team and their community.

Official Summary Text

Commending the Independence High School golf team.

Current Bill Text

Commending the Independence High School golf team.
Agreed to by the Senate, March 11, 2026
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 12, 2026
WHEREAS, the Independence High School golf team secured its fifth consecutive state title by winning the Virginia High School League Class 6 state championship at Bristow Manor Golf Club in October 2025; and
WHEREAS, since Independence High School opened in 2019, its golf team has won a total of six state championships in three Virginia High School League classifications, the only team in the Commonwealth to do so; the team moved into Class 6 for the 2025 season; and
WHEREAS, the Independence High School Tigers finished with a total score of 294, defeating the runners-up from Robinson Secondary School by six strokes; and
WHEREAS, the successful season is a testament to the skill and determination of the student-athletes, the leadership and guidance of coaches and staff, and the unwavering support of the entire Independence High School community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the Independence High School golf team for winning the Virginia High School League Class 6 state championship; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the Independence High School golf team as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for the team's achievements.