[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 173 (Friday, December 2, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1577]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 WAYZATA BOYS' CROSS COUNTRY WIN IT ALL

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                           HON. ERIK PAULSEN

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, December 2, 2016

  Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Wayzata 
Boys Cross Country team for winning the Minnesota High School State 
Championship.
  The Trojans capped off their championship season with a strong team 
finish. Wayzata, led by junior Khalid Hussein, had five runners placing 
among the top 22 finishers in the state championship race. The 
diligence of each individual runner as well as the dedication of their 
coach, Mark Popp, is responsible for this team-wide success.
  Everyone knows that cross country requires countless hours of 
practice and preparation. It's a sport that requires both mental and 
physical endurance and these outstanding student-athletes should be 
commended for their excellence.
  Balancing school and athletics is not an easy task. It takes focus. 
It takes dedication. And, it takes hard work both in and out of the 
classroom as they continually make strides to improve their craft. The 
families, teachers, friends, and the entire community are very proud of 
the Wayzata Boys' Cross Country team. Congratulations on being state 
champs.

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