[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 177 (Thursday, December 8, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1649]
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  CONGRATULATING THE MOTHER McAULEY VOLLEYBALL TEAM ON THEIR NATIONAL 
                              CHAMPIONSHIP

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                          HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 8, 2016

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Mother 
McAuley Liberal Arts High School volleyball team--the Mighty Macs--on 
being the first team ever to be named National Champions by USA Today, 
Max Preps, and Prep Volleyball.
  Their history-making season included finishing strong with a 32 game 
winning streak that took them all the way through the Class 4A State 
Championship Tournament. After defeating Minooka in the final game, 
they secured their program's record 15th state championship, their 
first since 2013.
  In compiling their near-perfect 40-1 record, Head Coach Jen DeJarld's 
team was taken to three sets just seven times. Four of Mother McAuley's 
athletes were named to the Daily Southtown's 2016 All Area Team, a list 
that includes just 12 players. Mother McAuley's volleyball team has won 
at least one state championship in each of the past five decades, a 
long tradition of excellence.
  I would like to wish the best of luck in the next season to the 
returning players and coaches, and continued success to the departing 
seniors, several of whom will play their next season at colleges 
including Notre Dame, Appalachian State, Ferris State, and Lipscomb.
  I ask you to join me in congratulating the Mother McAuley Volleyball 
team on their excellent season and their historic success on the 
national stage.

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