[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 132 (Tuesday, September 16, 2014)]
[Senate]
[Page S5622]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 RECOGNIZING THE CANNON LAKE ALL STARS

 Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, today I wish to honor the Canyon 
Lake Little League all-star team for qualifying for the 68th Little 
League World Series in South Williamsport, PA.
  The Canyon Lake Little League all-star team's journey to the World 
Series was drama filled. After a rough first two innings in the 
qualifying game, Canyon Lake scored six runs in the bottom of the 
third, capturing the lead and continued their rally into the fourth 
inning, where they scored another eight runs, defeating the Nebraska 
Little League team, 15 to 4. This final win in Indianapolis captured 
for the team the Midwest Regional title with an impressive 6-to-0 
record. Previously, the Canyon Lake team gave equally impressive 
performances at the South Dakota/North Dakota district games, including 
a sixth inning comeback against Fargo to win 10 to 9 in the final. Once 
in Pennsylvania, the team rounded out their performance at the Little 
League World Series on a high note, as they captured South Dakota's 
first win at the world level. Canyon Lake defeated the Czech Republic 5 
to 3 in the consolation round, ending their run on a high note.
  Canyon Lake was led by manager Rich Hegre and assistant coaches Scott 
Spencer and Steve Richey. The athletes of the 2014 Canyon Lake all-star 
little league team, in alphabetical order, are as follows: Colton 
Hartford, Matthew Hegre, Jake Kostenbauer, Mason Litz, Logan Miller, 
Bridger Nesbit, Dylan Richey, Adam Salter, True Synhorst, Daniel 
Vigoren, Cooper Voorhees, and Blake Weaver.
  I commend the players and coaches of the Canyon Lake all-star team 
for their efforts. These athletes should be incredibly proud of all 
their remarkable achievements. On behalf of the state of South Dakota, 
I am pleased to congratulate the Canyon Lake All-Stars on this 
impressive accomplishment.

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