Essex High School’s Todd Jones has been named the Virginia High School League Class 1 Coach of the Year after leading the Trojans to a state championship with a 14-1 record. Jones, who has coached Essex for 27 years, guided the team to a 22-0 win over Grayson County in the Class 1 state final, marking his second state title with the Trojans. Seven Essex players received all-state honors. Additionally, Rappahannock, Westmoreland, and Northumberland had multiple players recognized for their standout performances this season.
