[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 1 (Thursday, January 3, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E12]
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             RECOGNIZING PLEASANT HOPE HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL

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                            HON. BILLY LONG

                              of missouri

                  in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 3, 2013

  Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Pleasant Hope 
High School Softball Team on their victory in the Class 2 State 
Championships.
  The Lady Pirates' come-from-behind victory over Brookfield capped off 
their 28-2 season with Pleasant Hope's first ever State championship.
  These young ladies ended the season as one of the greatest offensive 
teams in the history of Missouri. They batted an astounding .415 as a 
team, held an on base percentage of .456, and were successful with 95 
out of 100 stolen base attempts. Their dominant play style allowed them 
to amass 353 hits over the course of their 30 games.
  I congratulate the school and the players on their victory, and 
applaud the hard work that has brought them so much success. I am proud 
to recognize the athletic achievements of the residents of the Seventh 
District of Missouri.

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