[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 110 (Thursday, June 24, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H3118]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING HERITAGE HIGH TRACK TEAM

  (Mr. CLINE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CLINE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Heritage High 
School girls track and field team in Lynchburg, Virginia, for winning 
their second consecutive Virginia Class 3 State championship. The 
Heritage Pioneers racked up 74 points at the title meet with only five 
girls.
  Star student athlete junior, Alaysia Oakes said: ``Our coach always 
calls us the SEAL team. We go into states with five people, and it was 
definitely a tough battle,'' she continued, ``but everybody did what 
they needed to do. Just stayed strong. We knew it was going to be a 
battle, but we didn't back down, so I'm proud of us.''
  Oakes captured three events, and seniors Tya Blake, Kaelynn Hawkins, 
Graysen Arnold, and Jalasia Jones helped the Pioneer's pour on the 
points.
  Oakes came away as the individual State champion in the triple jump, 
long jump, and 100-meter dash, while placing second in the 200-meter 
and 400-meter dash; all making for a tremendous showing from the junior 
phenom.
  This team is a shining example of hard work paying off. 
Congratulations to the athletes and coaches on an incredible season. We 
look forward to seeing what the future has in store for this talented 
group.

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