[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 109 (Thursday, July 7, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1060]
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                     CONGRATS TO EDINA RUGBY CHAMPS

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                           HON. ERIK PAULSEN

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 7, 2016

  Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, I want to congratulate the Edina Rugby 
Football Club for winning their fifth consecutive Minnesota High School 
State Championship.
  The Hornets capped off their perfect season by defeating Minnetonka 
in the state finals by a score of 22-10. Tries scored by Nick Bloom, 
Evan Holm, and Will Hoff, combined with a suffocating defensive effort, 
helped carry the Edina side to victory. Theo Madison added to the 
scoring as well, contributing two conversion kicks and a penalty kick. 
It was truly a team effort and all of the Edina players should be proud 
of their accomplishment.
  Mr. Speaker, it is not often that a team can sustain success the way 
the Edina Rugby Football Club has over the past five seasons, but their 
achievement is a testament to the dedication of both Coach Mark Dalton 
and all of his players.
  Balancing school and athletics is not an easy task and these student 
athletes work hard in the classroom and continually strive to improve 
their craft. The families, teachers, friends, and the entire community 
are very proud of the Edina Rugby Football Club. Way to go Hornets.

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