[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 124 (Tuesday, July 24, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1058]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING THE UIL 3A STATE CHAMPIONS SANTA GERTRUDIS ACADEMY SOFTBALL 
                                  TEAM

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                           HON. FILEMON VELA

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 24, 2018

  Mr. VELA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Santa Gertrudis 
Academy softball team for winning the UIL 3A State Softball 
Championship this year. After making appearances at the state 
tournament in 2016 and 2017, the Lady Lions of Santa Gertrudis Academy 
left with a championship title.
  At the state championship match, the team claimed the title with an 
impressive 8-3 win. This title-clinching victory cemented an 
outstanding 38-1 overall record for the Lady Lions of Santa Gertrudis 
Academy. Saidi Castillo pitched a perfect game in the semi-final 
against Brock High School and then held Hughes Springs High School to 
three runs on seven hits in the final championship game. Saidi 
Castillo's stellar performance on the field led her to be named ``Most 
Valuable Player'' of the season.
  Members of the state championship team were Sara Benavides, Alana 
Benitez, Breana Carr, Saidi Castillo, Ariana De La Paz, Carissa De Los 
Santos, Jackie De Los Santos, Jackie Garza, Alyssa Gonzalez, Elleanna 
Longoria, Arianna Lopez, Yadira Lopez, Sarah Obregon, Alyssa Robles, 
Ali Salinas, and Kennedy Silva. Thomas De Los Santos coached the 
winning team, along with assistant coaches Matt Gonzalez, Amy Perez and 
Bianca Rocha.
  On behalf of the 34th Congressional District of Texas, I extend my 
congratulations to the Santa Gertrudis Academy softball team and their 
coaches for winning the UIL 3A State Softball Championship. We are very 
proud of their accomplishments this year and look forward to the Lady 
Lions' next championship season.

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