[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 162 (Monday, November 14, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1450]
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               CONGRATULATING THE CHEROKEE TRAIL COUGARS

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                           HON. MIKE COFFMAN

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 14, 2016

  Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Cherokee 
Trail Cougars varsity softball team on their thrilling 5A state 
championship win over the Broomfield Eagles.
  The Cougars won the first ever state softball championship thanks, in 
part, to senior Chloe Knapp. Her walk off grand slam, the day before in 
the semi-finals, put them in the championship game, and her 8th inning 
homerun was the only run scored in the championship game.
  I would also like to congratulate seniors Emily Bell, Skylar Higens, 
Sonoma Olson and Audrey Pickett, who helped propel the Cougars to a 20-
3 season record. Special thanks to Coach Caley Mitchell and the 
teachers of Cherokee Trail high school who made this year's success 
possible. Regardless of any team's inherent talent and ability, no team 
can achieve success without the support of the community around them.
  This was a hard fought battle between two great schools. I am so 
proud of the Cherokee Trail Cougars varsity softball team for being a 
positive role model for other high schools in the Sixth District of 
Colorado. Congratulations on a stellar season.

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