[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 95 (Friday, June 28, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E997-E998]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           CONGRATULATING EDEN PRAIRIE LACROSSE STATE CHAMPS

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                           HON. ERIK PAULSEN

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 27, 2013

  Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the members 
of the Eden Prairie Boys Lacrosse Team, which recently won the 
Minnesota State High School League Lacrosse Tournament.
  The Eden Prairie Boys had a phenomenal season. Not only did they win 
the state championship, they also finished the year going undefeated, 
with a record of 18-0. Their championship game against second-ranked 
and defending state champion Eastview was won on a last-second goal by 
freshman J.D. Spielman. This year's team was lead by senior attackman 
Brooks Armitage, who ended up with 50 points this season. The Eden 
Prairie lacrosse team persevered through multiple second-place finishes 
in the state tournament to truly earn this year's state title.
  Adding to the pressure of the final game was that it was a rematch of 
last year's championship. The Eagles started off strong with a 3-0 
lead, but by the end of the second quarter, the game was a tight 5-4 in 
favor of Eden Prairie. The teams traded goals throughout the second 
half, until the game was tied 8-8 with only a few minutes remaining. 
Spielman called for the ball and scored with just 12.4 seconds left in 
the game.

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  Our community is proud of this team earning the state's highest 
collective achievement. Their success this season is a tribute to their 
high level of commitment, one that I am sure they will continue to 
display in all aspects of their lives.
  Go Eagles!

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