[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 122 (Wednesday, September 12, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1505]
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 CELEBRATING THE ROCKLEDGE JUNIOR LEAGUE BASEBALL TEAM'S WORLD SERIES 
                                VICTORY

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                            HON. BILL POSEY

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 12, 2012

  Mr. POSEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Rockledge 
Junior League Baseball team for winning the Junior League World Series 
championship at Heritage Park in Taylor, Michigan on August 18, 2012.
  Thirty-two years after the Junior League Baseball World Series was 
established in 1981, Rockledge became the tenth Florida team to bring 
home a championship.
  The team dominated across the state of Florida, with a record of 11-
0. Rockledge continued forward to defeat five state champions from 
Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama. They 
traveled for 1,158 miles and 19 hours to Michigan with a record of 16-0 
as the USA Southeast regional title holder, and triumphed to become the 
USA bracket leader. Only team Aruba, the international title holder, 
was standing between the ambitions of Rockledge team members, who were 
led by Manager David Clanton and Coaches Tom Hall and Robbie Robedeau.
  The championship began with a quick 5-2 lead as Rockledge asserted 
its presence. Justin Robedeau, Kevin Clanton, Trevor Payne, Andrew 
Parrish, Mason Studstill, Blake Beyel, Brady Martello, Michael Hall, 
Gavin Spinneweber, and Jackson Parker each maintained their confidence 
while Aruba inched closer, shortening the gap 9-8 in the 6th 
inning.
  The Rockledge All Stars kept their composure and brought home a 12-10 
win in the 8th inning. Managed by an exceptional coaching staff, each 
teammate played a major role in winning the World Series title, with a 
final 22-0 post season record. We salute the Rockledge Junior League 
Baseball team for their success and the measure to which they 
represented our community and state.

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