CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA — The Virginia High School League has announced the 2024-25 National Guard Cup winners, presented by the Virginia Army National Guard for year-long athletic success.
Familiar faces returned to claim more trophies. Western Albemarle in Class 3 led the way, earning its 10th overall Cup and fourth in a row, while Auburn in Class 1 claimed its seventh consecutive Cup and eighth overall. Atlee in Class 3 earned its second straight Cup, and Robinson in Class 6 earned its second Cup in three years and fourth overall. Schools claiming Cups for the first time include Floyd County in Class 2 and Kellam in Class 5.
First awarded in 1990, the Cup represents 36 seasons of excellence. Six Cups are awarded for academic activities and athletics in each of the VHSL’s six enrollment classifications.
A point system determines the winners based on overall performance in VHSL state championship competitions. In athletics, first place earns 50 points, second place earns 45 points, third place earns 40 points, fourth place earns 35 points, fifth place earns 30 points, sixth place earns 25 points, seventh place earns 20 points, and eighth place earns 15 points. Schools earning the League’s Sportsmanship, Ethics, and Integrity Award earn 50 points each.
