[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2166-E2167]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   DOWNINGTOWN WEST HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOCCER TEAM 2006 PIAA CHAMPIONS

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                            HON. JIM GERLACH

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 7, 2006

  Mr. GERLACH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Downingtown West 
High School Girls Soccer Team for their recent 2-0 victory over the 
Moon Township High School to win their second Girls Soccer PIAA Class 
AAA Championship in three years. If fact, this was the same score that 
Downingtown beat Moon Township in 2004 to become Pennsylvania State 
Champions.
  The Downingtown West Whippets were led by five seniors: Colleen 
Flanagan, Katelyn Capps, Amber Werner, Christine Thurwanger and Sarah 
Halpin. This group of seniors boasts three District 1 titles and one 
Ches-Mont League title in four years.
  The Whippets played the championship game against Moon Township in 
Hershey, Pennsylvania, and managed to shut out the opposition with 
their determined and aggressive play.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me today in honoring all 
of the players, coaches, and supporting staff of the 2006 Downingtown 
West Girls Soccer Team. The skill, hard work, and commitment to 
excellence by the entire team led to this spectacular athletic 
achievement. Their display of character and sportsmanship brings honor 
to Downingtown West High School and the entire community.
  The team is comprised of: Katie Bauer, Hallie Berger, Jessicca 
Bourroughs, Rae Bradley, Laura Call, Katelyn Capps, Sarah Cardamone, 
Bridget Coleman, Christie Coper, Nicole Dankanich, Madison Davenport, 
Brynn Evans, Emily Fenimore, Colleen Flanagan, Laura Flanagan, Kelsea 
Fortino, Sarah Halpin, Brittney Hamil, Ashley Harrington, Devan Hibbs, 
Alyssa Johnson, Michelle LaBricciosa,

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Amanda Marino, Stephaine Myers, Morgan Obendorfer, Kelly Peterson, 
Jenny Schleinitz, Katie Schneider, Courtney Sicinski, Jamie Tabor, 
Christine Thurwanger, Tori Viscuso, Amber Werner, Christie Werner, 
Lauren Wilson, Courtney Wylie, Head Coach Rob Smith, Assistant Coaches 
Kelly Cross, Wes Davis, Meredith Markle, and Mary Schanne, and Athletic 
Trainers Joe Iezzi and Jessica Korn.

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