[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 11 (Wednesday, January 27, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E95]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING THE CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON OF BEXLEY'S GIRLS SOCCER TEAM

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                         HON. PATRICK J. TIBERI

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 27, 2010

  Mr. TIBERI. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to 
Bexley High School in Columbus, Ohio. Bexley High School is in my 
congressional district, and I am proud to recognize a school that not 
only excels in academics but also distinguishes itself in athletics. 
The Bexley Girls Soccer Team recently won the 2009 Ohio Division II 
Girls Soccer Championship. The Bexley Lions finished their amazing 
season 21-0-3.
  The squad, led by team captains Kendra Wilson, Second Team All-Ohio 
Charolotte Myers and ``Ms. Ohio'' (girls soccer player of the year) 
Leah Levey, showed considerable determination throughout the season. 
For their work on and off the field, members garnered a number of 
awards. Most notably, the Ohio Scholastic Soccer Coaches Association 
recognized five members as ``Scholar Athletes,'' including: Leah Levey, 
Rebecca Carroll, Rachael Crane, Katie Grady and Mara Kinney.
  Head Coach Scott Dempsey, and assistant coaches, Stephanie Bowshier, 
Chuck Crawford and Natalie Contosta comprise the soccer coaching staff. 
Coach Dempsey was recognized for his leadership by being named ``Coach 
of the Year'' by the Scholastic Soccer Coaches Association.
  It is an honor to represent such a fine group of young people who 
have a strong dedication to team work and academics. I know each one of 
them will treasure the memories of their championship season and I 
commend them, and the Bexley community, for this truly great 
achievement.

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