[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 86 (Monday, June 17, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E896]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            TRIBUTE TO HEDGESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL TEAM

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                       HON. SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO

                            of west virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 17, 2013

  Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 2013 
Hedgesville High School baseball team. The Eagles defeated Cabell 
Midland High School 4-2 to win the West Virginia Class AAA State 
Baseball Championship on Saturday, June 1, 2013.
   Hedgesville High School is located in a rural part of Berkeley 
County, West Virginia, which is part of the district I represent. The 
school has claimed many state titles over the years, but one always 
seemed to slip away. The Eagles earned their first trip to the West 
Virginia State Tournament since 1974 by defeating Hampshire High School 
4-3 in the regional final. They moved on to face Parkersburg South in 
the Class AAA semifinal game and defeated that team 6-3. This launched 
the Eagles into the title game for the first time in school history.
   The Eagles found themselves trailing Cabell Midland at the beginning 
of the game, but soon rallied to a 4-2 lead and never looked back. The 
Eagles brought home the first baseball championship in Hedgesville High 
School history.
   Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the State of West Virginia, I would like 
to congratulate the 2013 Hedgesville High School Eagle baseball team on 
their state championship. They have made their hometown extremely 
proud.

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