[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 163 (Saturday, December 17, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2581]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CONGRATULATIONS MARTIN METHODIST REDHAWKS, 2005 NAIA WOMEN'S SOCCER 
                           NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

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                           HON. LINCOLN DAVIS

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 16, 2005

  Mr. DAVIS of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, the Redhawks of Martin Methodist 
College in Pulaski, Tennessee won the 2005 NAIA Women's Soccer National 
Championship during tournament play in Olathe, Kansas. This historical 
feat came just 2 years after collecting their first winning season in 
the program's history.
  Martin Methodist entered the NAIA National Tournament as the top-
seeded team. They defeated McKendree College, Concordia University, 
tied Westmont College (eventually winning on penalty kicks), and Lee 
University during the championship drive. The championship game winning 
goal was scored against seventh-seeded Lee University at 45:55.
  During their winning season these hardworking ladies collected 23 
wins, 17 shutouts, 125 scored goals and a mere eight goals allowed. 
They came together as a team believing they can compete at a high level 
and win. In doing so they etched their names in the history books and 
earned the respect of their peers and community. -
  The National Champion RedHawks' 2005 roster included Karen Carmack, 
Sarah Prendergast, Maria Sonnerborg, Nicole Scherger, Rachel Sharp, 
Victoria Charnley, Johanna Botold, Jessica White, Clare Sykes, Kelly 
Lewicki, Mizuki Yoshida, Amanda Johansson, Azusa Takeuchi, Sara 
Perrigan, Maiko Higashiyama, Lisa Mann, Harumi Someya, Megan Finnegan, 
Emily Allegood, Tassia Gimenez, Mauela Schuh, Nicole Grochowsky, Julia 
Bazi, Amanda Clark, Yvonne McField, and Jessica Nix. The Redhawks were 
lead by Head Coach Gerry Cleary and Assistant Coach Peter Anthony.
  Congratulations on a historic season.

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