[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 133 (Wednesday, September 17, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1429-E1430]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE DUMFRIES-TRIANGLE-QUANTICO 
                      LITTLE LEAGUE ALL-STAR TEAMS

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 17, 2014

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the tremendous 
performance and accomplishments of local players in the Dumfries-
Triangle-Quantico (DTQ) Little League. During this past summer, the 
Junior, Senior, and Big League All-Star Teams won both the District 9 
and Virginia State championships.
  The Big League All-Stars have won the District 9 title for three 
years running, and this marked their third overall state title. The 
Senior All-Stars have won the District 9 title seven years-in-a-row and 
the state title four years-in-a-row. The Seniors went on to win the 
Southeast Regional Championship, securing a spot in the Senior League 
World Series. They advanced to the semifinal game, where they came up 
just short in a 3-2 loss to Latin America. The Junior All-Stars have 
now won four consecutive District 9 titles and their second state title 
during that period. The Juniors, many of whom have been playing 
together since they were 10 years old, advanced to the Southeast 
Regional semifinal game, where they were narrowly edged out in a 9-8 
loss to Florida.
  My office is proud to support little leagues throughout the 
community. The friendships

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and experiences these athletes gain from participating in little 
league--learning the value of playing fair, working hard, making 
friends, showing good sportsmanship, and most of all, having fun--will 
benefit them throughout their lives. In addition to commending the 
players and coaches, I also want to recognize the efforts of Mel 
Barlow, who has been the DTQ Little League president for the past 13 
years. It is thanks to the commitment of parents and volunteers like 
Mel that little leagues across our community and the country continue 
to thrive.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating the players, 
coaches, and their families on these wonderful achievements. It is my 
pleasure to submit the names of the players and coaches of the Junior, 
Senior, and Big League All-Star Teams from the DTQ Little League into 
the Congressional Record.


                    DTQ JUNIOR LEAGUE ALL STAR TEAM

       Team Manager--Tim Jabs; Coaches--Rick Gatewood and Perry 
     Peloquin; Daniel Hupart, #20; Robbie Stoss, #22; Anthony 
     Stehlin, #12; Ethan Semones, #2; Carson Arguin, #9; Blake 
     Gatewood, #5; Tommy Wells, #14; Tristan Thorgersen, #17; 
     Darien Porter, #11; Jack Dumoulin, #18; Bennet Peloquin, #25; 
     Connor Pedersen, #29; Jeremiah Rodriguez, #7.


                    DTQ SENIOR LEAGUE ALL STAR TEAM

       Team Manager--Brendon Hanafin; Coaches--Bob Morrissey and 
     Brian Blanton; Christian Colangelo, #9; Fox Semones, #2; 
     Chris Redmon, #14; Thomas Thorgersen, #20; David Kelsey, #1; 
     Liam Kelly, #11; Michael Morrissey, #00; Jared Bhatti, #8; 
     Matthew Nickles, #18; Michael Nickles, #29; Patrick Hanafin, 
     #12; Braxton Boone, #16; Daniel Shookster, #4; Riley O'Buck, 
     #24; Ben Marotske, #10.


                      DTQ BIG LEAGUE ALL STAR TEAM

       Team Manager--Shawn Boyce; Coaches--Ted Bridis and Jim 
     Spellman; Kyle Adams, #23; Corbin Attreed, #12; Tyler Bailey, 
     #29; Trey Bridis, #3; Tyler Feldman, #15; Sam Fuson, #10; 
     Michael Hanafin, #20; Luke Harmon, #7; Chris Kennelly, #1; 
     Stephen Laitinen, #11; Jake Moore, #34; Danny Morrissey, #2; 
     Shawn Nickles, #18; Jacob Spellman, #14; Jake Blevins, #24.

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