[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 150 (Wednesday, December 10, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1791]
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     CONGRATULATIONS TO THE EDEN PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM

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                           HON. ERIK PAULSEN

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 10, 2014

  Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to commend the Eden Prairie 
High School Football Team on winning the Minnesota State Championship.
  The Eagles capped off an undefeated 13-0 season with a hard-fought 
victory over Totino-Grace in which they trailed at halftime by 14 
points. Senior running back Will Rains led the way with 230 yards 
rushing and 3 Touchdowns, but the victory by Mike Grant's unit was a 
complete team effort.
  With their backs against the wall, the Eagles dug deep to claw their 
way back and win their fourth consecutive big school title.
  Football is a unique sport in that every play requires 11 teammates 
working in unison to be successful. It takes perfect execution combined 
with skill and of course, a large amount of toughness to make a deep 
play-off run and win a title.
  Eden Prairie's commitment to excelling on the gridiron is even more 
noteworthy when combined with the requirements of a student-athlete. 
Maintaining commitments in the classroom, with their families, and 
fitting in a social life is not easy for a group of teenagers--but 
these young men were able rise to the occasion.
  Mr. Speaker, I'd like to once again congratulate the Eden Prairie 
Eagles for bringing home the state title!

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