Marion senior named to All State team
Marion senior forward Nelson Arcio-Arce was picked as a forward for the Virginia High School League’s All State first team.
A first-team all-state selection in 2025, Curfiss earned 14 defensive shutouts this past season, anchoring the back line for the Highlanders. He also scored 9 goals, dished out 9 assists, and tallied 27 points this season. Curfiss did a masterful job of constantly marking an opponent's best attacker. He also earned 62 career defensive shutouts while helping Glenvar capture four straight state titles and four straight district and region championships. A team Captain this season, he finished his four-year career with only one defeat, posting an overall team record of 87-1-2. He also earned First Team All-District, First Team All-Region, and First Team All-State in both 2026 and 2025.
In six seasons leading the Highlander program, Jones' team has won six consecutive Three-Rivers District Championships, six consecutive Region C Championships, and four consecutive state championships, equaling Meridian (2013-16) for most consecutive boys' titles in VHSL history. His last three teams finished the season unbeaten, going 22-0-1 this season, 23-0-0 in 2025, and 22-0-0 in 2024. Jones owns a 120-3-3 record over six years and has Glenvar on an 84-game unbeaten streak. Before coming to Glenvar, Jones coached the girls' team at Salem (Salem) High School for 18 years. He led the Spartans to a 269-72-30 record, won the state title in 2003, and made seven Final Four appearances and two state runner-up finishes. His girls also won seven district championships and five regional titles. His overall VHSL career coaching record is now 389-75-32.
The all-state soccer team consists of five forwards, five midfielders, five defenders, and one goalkeeper.
