[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 123 (Monday, July 22, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Page S4964]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING THE DAKOTA ALLIANCE SOCCER CLUB'S 14U GIRLS SOCCER TEAM

 Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, today I wish to recognize the Dakota 
Alliance Soccer Club's 14U Girls soccer team.
  On July 14, 2019, the Dakota Alliance Soccer Club, DASC, 14U Girls 
won the U.S. Youth Soccer, USYS--National Presidents Cup in 
Murfreesboro, TN. Their 1-0 overtime win over Century V East 05 from 
Pennsylvania-West secured South Dakota's first ever USYS national 
championship at any level or age group.
  The DASC 14U Girls went undefeated during the 2019 National 
Presidents Cup, with wins over teams from Pennsylvania, Texas, and 
California. Impressively, the team did not surrender a single goal 
throughout the tournament, while tallying 13 goals in just four games.
  For their outstanding play throughout the tournament, DASC players 
Tessa Van Overbeke, Elsie Odney, Mia Mullenmeister, and Hailee 
Christensen were given Best 11 honors. Additionally, Cambell Fisher 
received the Golden Glove award as outstanding goalkeeper, and 
midfielder Hailee Christensen received the Golden Boot as the 
competition's top goal scorer.
  The DASC 14U Girls earned their spot at the National Presidents Cup 
by winning the Midwest Presidents Cup, attaining wins over teams from 
Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin. In May, they won the South 
Dakota Youth Soccer State Cup, with a pair of wins over the Black Hills 
Rapids Soccer Club.
  While a perfect postseason record of 11-0 is certainly notable, it is 
also important to highlight this team's entire 42-member roster. As a 
group, these ladies spent considerable hours together for practice 
sessions, community service projects, and competitive tournaments 
throughout their successful 2018-2019 season.
  DASC 14U Girls Championship Team: Hailee Christensen, Chloe 
Dondlinger, Addison Fawcett, Cambell Fischer, Torre Gulseth, Cassidy 
Jennings, Ashlyn Kelliher, Mia Mullenmeister, Elsie Odney, Ella Ready, 
Taite Scheafer, Anni Sjovold.
  Alternates: Lainey Bream, Alexa Brockmueller, Isabella Moe.
  Team Members: Madison Baatz, Avalon Brenner, Sophie Ernster, Laura 
Gruhn, Chloe Hansen, Kiera Heinz, Charity LeMier, Kyra McIntyre, Hadley 
Meier, Reyna Moss, Ella Parks, Stella Peterson, Lily Raysby, Arianna 
Schlekeway.
  Head Coach: James Oppenheimer.
  Assistant Coach: Makayla Grady.
  Team Manager: Trecia Gulseth.

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