[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 104 (Thursday, June 21, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E890]
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 CONGRATULATING THE LIBERTY LADY PANTHERS FOR THEIR STATE CHAMPIONSHIP 
                                VICTORY

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                            HON. BRIAN BABIN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 21, 2018

  Mr. BABIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Liberty Lady 
Panther Softball Team for winning the 2018 Texas University 
Interscholastic League (UIL) 4A High School Softball State 
Championship. This is the first championship for girl's athletics at 
Liberty High School.
   The Lady Panthers amassed a record of 31-14 during their historic 
season with playoff wins against: Houston Yates, Bridge City, Hudson, 
Robinson, Lorena, and Beeville A.C. Jones high schools. On June 2, 
2018, the Lady Panthers defeated the Vernon Lady Lions by a score of 3-
1 at the University of Texas' McCombs Field. Coaching, preparation, 
calm under pressure, and teamwork propelled the Lady Panthers to 
victory.
   Four players were named to the All-Tournament Team: Jaylen Prichard, 
Baylee Chandler, Mikaelah Burkland, and Abby Phillips. Kaci West was 
named the Tournament's Most Valuable Player. Jaylen Prichard, Baylee 
Chandler, and Kaci West were also named to the All-State Team. These 
young ladies have shown incredible persistence, hard work, passion and 
commitment to accomplish this feat. I applaud each and every one of 
them.
   I would like to personally recognize each student and their coaches. 
Players: Jo McGinnis, Jaylen Prichard, Karli Beam, Baylee Chandler, 
Sarah Lopez, Kara Cannon, Harley Davis, Abby Phillips, Kaci West, 
Mikaelah Burkland, Bailey Webb, Kennedy Evans, Kamryn Turner, Abbie 
Knepper, and Molly Barnette. Head Coach: Karen Slack. Assistant 
Coaches: Joe Slack and Katherine McAdams. Manager: Claire Bond. 
Trainer: Tish Hooper. Athletic Director: Chad Taylor. Principal: Dr. 
Chad Barrett. Superintendent: Dr. Cody Abshier.
   I wish each one of them continued success on and off the softball 
field. Go Lady Panthers.

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