[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 97 (Thursday, June 12, 2008)]
[House]
[Page H5332]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     RECOGNIZING THE WAUBONSIE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOCCER TEAM

  (Mrs. BIGGERT asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mrs. BIGGERT. Madam Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise to 
congratulate the Waubonsie Valley Warriors on winning the Illinois 
State Girls Soccer Championship. In the final tournament, the Lady 
Warriors won three consecutive games to capture the State title against 
an exceptionally competitive field.
  Despite the loss of Illinois Gatorade Player of the Year, Bri 
Rodriguez, who suffered a torn ACL in the quarterfinal match, the team 
notched a 3-0 victory over Belleville Althoff in the championship. This 
is the second consecutive State championship for the Waubonsie girls 
soccer team, which this season recorded an undefeated record of 26 
wins, zero losses, and 1 tie.
  Kiki McClellan, Vanessa DiBernardo, and Megan Green each succeeded in 
scoring hard-earned goals during the championship game. And Claire 
Hanold kept her goal-keeping streak alive by blocking five shots and 
securing her 22nd shut-out of the season. Indeed, every member of the 
team stepped up to bring the trophy home through her outstanding play. 
And guiding them to the championship was Coach Judy Bergstrom.
  Madam Speaker, the Warriors' success can be attributed to their 
determined spirit and strong work ethic. These talented young ladies 
have made their community and the entire State of Illinois proud. So 
once again, I congratulate the Waubonsie Valley Warriors on this 
historic achievement and wish them continued success in the years to 
come.

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