2026 SESSION
ENROLLED
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 76
Commending the Midlothian High School boys' tennis team.
Agreed to by the Senate, February 5, 2026
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 9, 2026
WHEREAS, the Midlothian High School boys' tennis team won the Virginia High School League Class 5 state championship and the Virginia High School League Region 5C championship in 2025; and
WHEREAS, in both the regional and state championships, the Midlothian High School Trojans delivered a clean sweep in each of the five championship matches and finished with a score of 5–0; and
WHEREAS, many players contributed to the enormous success of the Midlothian Trojans, including senior captain Carter Nelson; doubles partners Jack Swartzwelder and Henry Spiller, who reached the regional finals; senior Ford Marshall, who had an undefeated season; freshman standout Liem Bennett-Nguyen; and Finn Brod, doubles partner to Carter Nelson, who is known for his team spirit and one-handed backhand; and
WHEREAS, players Luke Janssen, Alex Copeland, Spencer Paris, Bennett Smith, Felipe Ribera, Siddhi Cheekati, Colin Bachand, Owen Lecrone, Will Buford, Dakin Nobles, and team manager Dawson Lewis all contributed to the success of the Midlothian Trojan program with unwavering positivity and support; and
WHEREAS, John Dinardi, a former Midlothian Trojan tennis player and coach at Powhatan High School, has found much success in coaching tennis programs at both Midlothian High School and Randolph-Macon College this year and was awarded the 2025 Chesterfield County Coach of the Year distinction; and