2026 SESSION
ENROLLED
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 208
Commending the Varina High School football team.
Agreed to by the Senate, March 10, 2026
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 12, 2026
WHEREAS, the Varina High School football team captured the Virginia High School League Class 4 state championship in December 2025, completing a season that showcased excellence, resilience, and championship-level performance; and
WHEREAS, the Varina High School Blue Devils defeated Loudoun County High School by a score of 47–0 in the state championship game, seizing control from the opening kickoff and building a commanding 34–0 halftime lead; and
WHEREAS, the Varina Blue Devils' offense produced more than 6,000 total yards during the 2025 season, establishing itself as one of the most explosive and productive units in the Commonwealth and setting the tone for a dominant postseason run; and
WHEREAS, the Varina Blue Devils' defense delivered a historic performance in the state championship game by allowing only 57 total yards; throughout the season, it held opponents to an average of 6.8 points per game, reflecting disciplined execution, relentless effort, and pride in representing Varina High School; and
WHEREAS, head coach Marcus Lewis, a graduate of Varina High School, led the Varina Blue Devils to the program's second state championship and his second state title as head coach after the team's first championship in 2021, strengthening a legacy of excellence at his alma mater; and