[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 109 (Thursday, July 7, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1054]
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                    EDINA GIRLS GOLF TEAM ARE CHAMPS

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                           HON. ERIK PAULSEN

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 7, 2016

  Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, congratulations to the Edina High School 
Girls Golf Team for winning the Minnesota State High School 
Championship.
  Not only did the Hornets win, but they won big by defeating the 
closest team by 36 strokes. They were led by Hannah Hankinson who shot 
a 149 over the two rounds and tied for second. Edina's talent did not 
stop there, however. Christine Portillo and Grace Kellar tied for 
fourth place with 150, Katie Engelking finished ninth with a score of 
153 and Isabelle Ouyang got tenth with a score of 155. The combination 
of all of these talented players could not be beat. This is the second 
consecutive victory for Coach Mark Harelstad and tenth state title in 
team history.
  Mr. Speaker, it is also important to point out that these student 
athletes must effectively manage their time in order to excel on the 
course and in the classroom. It is commendable that they are able to 
perform on such a high level in both areas.
  Golf is a game that requires incredible patience and dedication in 
order to achieve success. And there is no doubt the Edina High School 
Girls Golf Team showed both this season. Congratulations and go 
Hornets.

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