[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E203]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             LAKELAND HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADING CHAMPIONSHIP

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                            HON. ROSS SPANO

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 25, 2020

  Mr. SPANO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Lakeland 
High School cheerleading team on their championship performance at the 
University of Florida in Gainesville.
   These students won the Extra Large Non-Tumbling Division title at 
the FHSAA 2A state meet despite losing one of their key members to 
injury just prior to the finals.
   Just as spectacular, the Dreadnaughts repeated as state champions 
having won in the Large Non-Tumbling Division last year.
   Lakeland High School was led to victory by head coach Crystal Abdon 
who praised her team's grit and perseverance.
   Competitive cheerleading has grown as a sport and Lakeland High 
continues to prove themselves as not only one of the best in our state, 
but also one of the top programs in the nation and world.
   Again, congratulations to the Lakeland High School cheerleading team 
and staff for this victory. Their commitment to one another and joy for 
their sport is admirable, and I, along with all of Lake County, are so 
proud of them all.

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