[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 168 (Friday, November 4, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2005]
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        CONGRATULATING THE MARIAN HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS' SOCCER TEAM

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                           HON. JOE DONNELLY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, November 4, 2011

  Mr. DONNELLY of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to congratulate 
the Marian High School girls' soccer team of Mishawaka, Indiana. The 
Knights competed in the Indiana High School Athletic Association state 
championship on October 29, 2011 at Kuntz Stadium in Indianapolis, with 
a tough 1 to 0 loss to first place Providence in a shootout following 
two overtime periods.
  The Knights worked tirelessly this season, garnering an 18-3-1 record 
with half of their victories captured with more than five goals. 
Leading scorer, Junior Gabby Veldman, scored thirty-two goals during 
the season. A testament to the character of the Marian team, Senior 
Lauren Garatoni received the Mental Attitude Award from the Indiana 
High School Athletic Association.
  The Marian team consisted of twenty-two young women, including: Liz 
Naquin, Brittany Payne, Denise (D.J.) Veldman, Gabby Lucchese, Lauren 
Wade, Tracy Scott, Shannon Hendricks, Madeline LaDue, Jen Smith, Josie 
Cressy, Gabby Veldman, Melissa Cunningham, Lauren Garatoni, Carson 
Ludwig, Claire Griffith, Maggie Wanecke, Maggie Hartnagel, Bridget 
Doyle, Cassie Sloma, Emma Capannari, Makaela Douglas, and Devon Smith.
  I also congratulate the dedicated coaching staff of Head Coach Djamel 
Charmat and Assistant Coaches Erin Shindledecker and Jim Douglas, who 
helped guide the Knights to the state championship game. The coaches 
developed a team with depth, talent, a strong defense, a high scoring 
offense, and most importantly, good sportsmanship.
  I offer my congratulations to the members of the girls' soccer team 
of Marian High School, the coaching staff, the school administration 
and community for their accomplishments this season including their 
second place finish in the IHSAA 1-A State Soccer Tournament.

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