[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 110 (Friday, July 8, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H4565]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          CONGRATULATIONS TO EDEN PRAIRIE GIRLS' LACROSSE TEAM

  (Mr. PAULSEN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today, as I did 1 year ago, to 
congratulate the Eden Prairie girls lacrosse team on their high school 
State championship.
  The Eagles demonstrated incredible perseverance as they rallied from 
a five-goal deficit, scoring six of the next seven goals to tie the 
championship game at halftime. That run, coupled with a very impressive 
second half defensive display, lifted the Eagles to an 11-9 victory. 
Co-coaches Judy Baxter and Beth Patterson have every reason to be proud 
of their team's resilience throughout the season and the tournament.
  It was the Eagles' strong leadership from their upperclassmen that 
actually made the team difficult to beat. Leading that offensive 
effort, senior forward Sara Woodring scored two goals and had five 
assists; and senior defender Payton Borg led the Eagles' defense, 
allowing only two goals in the second half.
  Mr. Speaker, achieving a high school State championship title is an 
impressive accomplishment, but even more admirable is the Eagles' 
ability to maintain a commitment throughout the season to their 
schoolwork and other obligations outside of the classroom. The team's 
parents, teachers, and fellow Eagle students are very proud of their 
accomplishments.
  Once again, congratulations to the Eden Prairie girls lacrosse team 
for their winning championship.

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