Congratulating Parry McCluer Boys' Cross-Country Team

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Mr. CLINE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an extraordinary group of young athletes from Virginia's Sixth Congressional District, the Parry McCluer High School boys' cross-country team, who have achieved a rare and remarkable feat. This season, the Fighting Blues captured their third consecutive VHSL State championship, securing titles in 2023, 2024, and now 2025.

At this year's State meet, the team delivered a dominant performance. Kebryl Chandler claimed the individual State title, finishing first overall. He was followed by outstanding efforts from Caleb Cooper, who placed sixth; Josh Cooper, eighth; Logan Wheelock, ninth; and Hinckley Lovelace, who finished 12th. Their combined strength, discipline, and endurance propelled Parry McCluer to another well-earned championship. They were joined by their teammates, Sebastian George and Sam Carpenter, who helped make the team a success throughout the season.

This exceptional program thrives under the leadership of coaches Chris Poluikis and Jacob Zimmerman, whose guidance, training, and belief in these athletes have built a true championship tradition.

Mr. Speaker, I congratulate each runner, their coaches, their families, and the entire Parry McCluer community. Their three-peat victory is a testament to perseverance, teamwork, and excellence, and it continues to make the city of Buena Vista, the Sixth Congressional District, and the entire Commonwealth of Virginia proud. Congratulating Broadway High School Girls' Softball Team

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Mr. CLINE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize an exceptional group of young athletes from Virginia's Sixth Congressional District, the Broadway High School girls' softball team, who captured their school's first-ever VHSL Class 3 State championship.

The Gobblers completed a remarkable 23-4 season, earning Valley District, Region C, and State titles. Their dominant run included two perfect games and 12 shutouts, and they outscored opponents 216-48 along the way.

This championship was made possible by the outstanding efforts of the team's players: Cathryn Caffrey, Lilah Deavers, April Gingerich, Annaleah Grither, Sarah Grither, Kaleigh Harper, Courtney Hensley, Savannah Janzen, Alexia Lambert, Emma Morris, Ashlyn Spitzer, Brooklyn Spitzer, Hannah Tinnell, and Madalyn Wolfe.

Their success was guided by Head Coach Becky Cantrell and Assistant Coaches Daren Lam, John Jenkel, Emma Earhart, Morgan Landes, and Aleisha Lambert.

Special commendation goes to pitcher Lilah Deavers, a Division I commit and first-team all-State, and to catcher Madalyn Wolfe, also first-team, All-State, whose leadership anchored the team throughout the season.

Mr. Speaker, I congratulate these great athletes, their coaches, and the entire Broadway community on a historic and inspiring championship year.

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