[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 59 (Wednesday, April 22, 2015)]
[Senate]
[Page S2351]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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RECOGNIZING THE SAINTS JOHN NEUMANN AND MARIA GORETTI HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS 
                            BASKETBALL TEAM

 Mr. CASEY. Mr. President, I wish to recognize the Saints John 
Neumann and Maria Goretti High School girls varsity basketball team 
from Philadelphia, PA. After an undefeated 2014-2015 season, the 
Neumann-Goretti Lady Saints achieved the No. 1 rank in the Nation and 
were named the national champions of all high school basketball teams. 
This remarkable achievement demonstrates the fortitude and talent of 
the team, its leadership and the school.
  Under head coach Andrea Peterson, the Lady-Saints dominated their 
regular season, securing their playoff berth when they earned their 
second consecutive Philadelphia Catholic League Championship. The Lady-
Saints continued their streak, winning the PIAA District XII AA City 
Championship and earning a top seed in the Pennsylvania State 
tournament.
  After earning wins with large margins in all four rounds of the 
Pennsylvania State tournament, the Neumann-Goretti team entered the 
State championship game against the Seton-LaSalle Rebels of Pittsburgh. 
Dominating the game with a score of 79-34, the Lady Saints earned the 
Pennsylvania State championship title. This monumental season resulted 
in national recognition by USA TODAY, ESPN, CBS MaxPreps, and Blue Star 
Media. The team was also named team of the year for the Philadelphia 
and Southeastern Pennsylvania region by the Philadelphia Inquirer.
  I am proud to join the city of Philadelphia in celebrating the 
performance of senior players Ciani Cryor, Sianni Martin, A.J. Timbers, 
Christina Aborowa, Melanie Schoolfield, Kaschae Harris, and honorary 
team member Amanda Brett. I also congratulate returning players Felicia 
Aiyeotan, Erica Brown, Minika Glenn, Jabria Ingram, Alisha Kebbe, Jada 
Russell, Kamiah Smalls, Jaylen Durrett, Shayla Green, Daijah Parmley, 
and Chyna Wooten. I wish all of these players well as they continue 
their academic careers.
  The Neumann-Goretti Lady-Saints, Head Coach Peterson, Assistant Coach 
Kat Scanlan, Ms. Letty Santarelli and the entire Saints John Neumann 
and Maria Goretti High School should take great pride in this 
achievement. Their accomplishments are celebrated by the entire 
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. I wish the team and the community every 
success in their future endeavors.

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