[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 86 (Wednesday, June 9, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1056]
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               EASTERN RANDOLPH SOFTBALL TEAM WINS IT ALL

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                           HON. HOWARD COBLE

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 9, 2010

  Mr. COBLE. Madam Speaker, on behalf of the citizens of the Sixth 
District of North Carolina, we wish to extend our congratulations to 
the Eastern Randolph softball team for winning the North Carolina High 
School Athletic Association 2-A state softball championship. There is 
no doubt that the level of athleticism and fortitude these young women 
possess is without reproach.
  Eastern Randolph's journey to the state title was one of a remarkable 
comeback. After being placed in the loser's bracket early in the 
competition after their first encounter with Central Davidson the team 
was disappointed, but even more determined. Having successfully 
defeated South Lenior, the Eastern Wildcats faced Central once again in 
the championship game.
  Led by pitcher and Most Valuable Player Jessica Gordan, the Wildcats 
defeated the Central Spartans 9-2. After pitching three games during 
the tournament, Gordan tossed a three-hitter with only two walks and 
three strikeouts. The entire team exhibited superior athletic ability 
and are well-deserving of their first state title in Eastern's school 
history.
  Team members include: Rachel Burgess, Jana Cheek, Liza Elliott, 
Jessica Gordon, Dallas Heaton, Kailey Hill, Olivia Millikan, Codie 
Rhodes, Gina Ritter, Brittainy Rush, Kayla Saliga, Kaitlyn Scheuering. 
The team was led by Head Coach Randall Myers and his assistants Richard 
Thomas, Gary Heaton and Tony Hill. Also contributing were team managers 
Leslie Honeycutt and Chesley Honeycutt.
  Again, on behalf of the Sixth District of North Carolina, we would 
like to congratulate the Eastern Randolph softball team, the faculty, 
staff, students, and fans for an outstanding season.

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