Commending Cave Spring High School girls' soccer team.

2026, 1st Special Session Introduced by David Suetterlein

Cave Spring High School Knights girls' soccer team won the VHSL Class 3 State Championship with an undefeated 23–0–1 season, highlighting exceptional teamwork and defense.

Bill text as passed Senate (SR2072ER)

Summary of Senate Resolution 2072 (2026 Special Session, Virginia)

Purpose

SR 2072 is a commemorative resolution recognizing and commending the Cave Spring High School Knights girls' soccer team for their 2026 season and state championship achievement.

It expresses the General Assembly’s admiration for the team’s historic, undefeated performance and dedication to excellence.

Key Provisions and Content

Acknowledges that Cave Spring High School won the Virginia High School League (VHSL) Class 3 State Championship.

Notes the team’s recognition by MaxPreps as the top high school girls’ soccer team in the Commonwealth across all leagues and classifications.

Highlights specific victories and path to the championship:

Defeated Hidden Valley High School 3–0 to win their third consecutive Region 3D championship.
VHSL quarterfinal: defeated Liberty Christian Academy 8–0.
VHSL semifinal: defeated William Monroe High School 2–0.
VHSL final: defeated Western Albemarle High School 4–3 in a penalty kick shootout after a 0–0 draw in regulation and overtime, at Emory & Henry University.

Describes the season as extraordinary and unbeaten, with a 23–0–1 overall record, 12 consecutive shutouts, and only three goals allowed all season.

Declares the team a source of pride for the Roanoke community and frames the achievement in terms of teamwork and excellence.

Affected Parties

Primary: Cave Spring High School Knights girls' soccer team and the Cave Spring High School community (students, staff, families, supporters).

Broader audience: The Virginia General Assembly and the Roanoke area community, which are the recipients of formal recognition and commendation.

Procedural and Timeline Details

Introduced and presented on June 22, 2026, during Special Session I.

Status: Agreed to by the Senate by voice vote on June 22, 2026; laid on the Clerk’s Desk the same day.

Interaction: Acknowledges a sponsor (Co-sponsor) David Suetterlein.

Impact and Implications

The resolution provides formal, symbolic recognition from the Virginia General Assembly.

No legal or regulatory changes; no fiscal implications or policy shifts.

Serves to publicly celebrate athletic achievement and community pride, potentially enhancing the team’s legacy and local support.

Notable Details

The final championship victory was secured in a dramatic penalty shootout against the defending champion, Western Albemarle High School.

The team’s unblemished record (23–0–1) and defensive strength (12 straight shutouts; only three goals conceded all season) are highlighted as key factors in the narrative of the season.