[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 33 (Friday, February 18, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E160]
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   RECOGNIZING THE VARINA HIGH SCHOOL BLUE DEVILS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP 
                             FOOTBALL TEAM

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                        HON. A. DONALD McEACHIN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 18, 2022

  Mr. McEACHIN. Madam Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
celebrate the Varina Blue Devils football team for winning the Class 4 
state championship title.
  This title run was particularly exciting, as it resulted in Varina 
High School's first ever football state championship. Their victory was 
made even more special by the fact that the last time the Blue Devils 
made the championship finals in 1999, their Head Coach Marcus Lewis was 
on the team.
  The Blue Devils' win was not earned just on the day of the game but 
was built on months of hard work. After a season of close victories 
that toughened their resolve and showed their fighting spirit, these 
young men closed out the championship game in style. When a last-minute 
interception sealed the win for Varina, the Blue Devils earned their 
place in our Commonwealth's history. I am certain that these young men 
and their championship achievement will be remembered in the Henrico 
community for years to come.
  On behalf of Virginia's Fourth Congressional District, I would like 
to congratulate Principal Darin Thompson, Coach Marcus Lewis, and the 
Varina High School Blue Devils football team for their inspiring 
championship season.

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