The Salem High School Lacrosse team captured the school’s first ever VHSL State Championship in lacrosse by beating Loudoun County in Class 4 final earlier this summer. The 11-7 win on June 14 in Charlottesville culminated an incredible two year run for the program that saw the Spartans post a 17-3 record this season after going an impressive 17-1 mark in 2024. Council recognized the first state title in the 28 year history of varsity lacrosse by unanimously passing Resolution 1507 at its August 25 meeting. (You can read the Resolution below the team photo)

WHEREAS, with a great deal of pride and enthusiasm the City of Salem champions the development of its young people by providing an array of opportunities in both the academic and sporting arenas; and

WHEREAS, throughout the years, our youth have excelled in both areas, bringing numerous accolades to the city and school division; and

WHEREAS, the high school Boys Lacrosse Team instills in its participants the significance of teamwork and creates accord and purpose among the participants and coaches; and

WHEREAS, The Spartan lacrosse players distinguished themselves, their school, and the entire Salem community by being crowned a Class 4 Virginia High School League State Champion on June 14, 2025; and

WHEREAS, Salem dominated in the postseason by taking down Jefferson Forest 14-3 to claim the Region 4D crown. Then in state play, the team beat Broad Run 9-4 in the quarterfinals before topping perennial power Atlee 7-5 in the semifinals. The Spartans ultimately silenced Loudoun County 11-7 in the finals.; and

WHEREAS, the state title victory over Loudoun County culminated an incredible two-year run for the program that saw the Spartans post a 17-3 record this season after going a stout 17-1 in 2024; and

WHEREAS, the 2025 team was led by Jackson Jones, Ty Hicklin, Parker Dallas, Jackson Wininger, Ryan Warren, Brayden Hall, and Ronnie Frith. All seven student-athletes were First Team All-State selections, and their Head Coach George Revercomb was honored as State Coach of the Year; and

WHEREAS, the remaining players on the roster – Logan Sparks, Tucker Preas, Bradley Cuddy, Jordan Eason, Mason Price, Oliver Farber, Jack Ellis, Jackson Camper, Wade Marble, Richard Hof, Carson Garland, Gage Abbott, Alexander Foster, Ethan Russell, Holden Custer, Jake Thompson, Andrew Nevergold, Michael Crawley, DaShawn Jones and Winston Wolfe each contributed to the team’s many accomplishments; and

WHEREAS, Coach Revercomb, and his assistants Chad Custer, Joe Dishaw, Chad Fisher, A.J. Blankenship, and David Turk guided Salem to its first lacrosse state title in 28 varsity seasons; and

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA, that Council joins with the citizens of the City of Salem in saluting these amazing achievements during the 2025 Boys Lacrosse season.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be presented to the coaches and each team member and that a copy be placed on display at Salem High School.