Commending the Mountain View High School competition cheer squad.
Senate Joint Resolution 247 is a ceremonial resolution that commends the Mountain View High School competition cheer squad of Stafford County for winning the 2025 Virginia High School League Class 6 state championship. The resolution recognizes the team’s performance at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, noting that Mountain View earned 287.75 points, defeated runner-up Battlefield High School by 12 points, and captured the first state title in the program’s history.
The resolution also highlights the team’s synchronized routine, athletic skill, and the leadership of coach Lauren Hilbert and player EJ Fentrese, who were named VHSL Class 6 Coach of the Year and Player of the Year, respectively. It frames the championship as a redemption story for a program that finished second in 2016 and credits the achievement to the student-athletes, coaches, teachers, families, and broader school community.
SJ247 does not change state law, create new programs, or appropriate funds; it is a congratulatory joint resolution. Its practical effect is limited to official recognition by the General Assembly and the preparation of a copy for presentation to the team’s coach. The resolution primarily affects the Mountain View High School cheer squad, its coach, and the school community by placing their achievement into the legislative record.
The sentiment around the resolution is uniformly positive and celebratory. The bill passed both chambers and the text reflects admiration for the team’s accomplishment, emphasizing teamwork, dedication, and community support. There is no evidence of opposition or controversy in the available record.
There are no notable points of contention in the bill text, voting history, or committee materials provided. Because SJ247 is a commendation resolution, it appears to have been noncontroversial and supported as a recognition of a state championship athletic achievement. The only substantive focus is on the team’s success and the individuals and community credited for it.