[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 102 (Friday, June 11, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E632]
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  CONGRATULATING THE DEER PARK HIGH SCHOOL LADY DEERS ON THEIR THIRD 
                      SOFTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

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                            HON. BRIAN BABIN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 11, 2021

  Mr. BABIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Deer Park 
High School Lady Deer Softball Team for winning the 2021 Texas 
University Interscholastic League (UIL) 6A High School Softball State 
Championship.
  The Lady Deers finished the 2020-2021 season, winning 38 games with 
eight losses. In the playoffs, Deer Park faced North Shore, Pearland, 
Brazoswood, Ridge Pointe, Clear Springs, and Flower Mound before facing 
Converse Judson in the State Championship. On June 5, 2021, the Lady 
Deers beat the Converse Judson Rockets by a score of one to zero 
winning their third state title.
  Hannah Benavides, a senior Pitcher, was named the State Tournament 
Most Valuable Player capping off an 18-2 senior season on the mound. 
Five Lady Deers were selected by the Texas Girls Coaches Association to 
play on the Conference 6A All-Tournament Team: Hannah Benavides, Erin 
Perez, Tabby Bailey, Emma Overla, and Haidyn Hardcastle.
  I would like to personally recognize each individual that contributed 
to this team's winning season. Players: Haidyn Hardcastle, Lindsey 
McKnight, Haley Wilkerson, Addison Lehew, Erin Perez, Kayla Zaid, 
Madison Jones, Myla Garcia, Alex Nicolas, Tabby Bailey, Raeanna Nieman, 
Madison Applebe, Linda Gobea, Madison Bailey, Hanna York, Emma Overla, 
Hannah Benavides, Lorelei Graham, Bryanna Fuentes. Head Coach: Amy 
Vidal-Bush. Assistant Coaches: Emily Beaty, Danyell Hines, Katie 
Schaefer, and Bryan Williams. Trainer: Ellie Logan. Managers: Amelia 
Strange, Angela Ramirez, and Aydee Gonzales. Superintendent: Stephen 
Harrell. Athletic Director: Darren Chandler. Principal: Scott Davis.
  I wish each of these young ladies continued success in the classroom 
and athletics. Go Deers.