[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 43 (Thursday, March 10, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Page S1114]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE NORTH DAKOTA GIRLS CLASS B BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS FROM 
                          KINDRED HIGH SCHOOL

 Mr. CRAMER. Madam President, last year I had the honor of 
congratulating two State championship teams from my alma mater, Kindred 
High School, in boys basketball in March and boys football in November.
  Last week, it was the Kindred Vikings girls basketball team that took 
home the championship trophy at the North Dakota Class B State 
tournament, winning a third State title in just 6 years. These girls 
began their season with a win and kept on winning. They entered the 
tournament undefeated and after their last game were 23-0.
  In their final game, the Vikings played last year's State champions, 
the Grafton Spoilers, dominating the game early and ending with a 64-40 
win. This was the largest championship point margin of victory since 
1991. Leading the team was senior guard Abby Duchscherer, who scored 25 
points and 10 rebounds. She was also named Senior Athlete of the Year 
and Tournament MVP.
  Having three State championship sports teams in a year, along with 
its overall general academic excellence, speaks highly of the quality 
of the Kindred Public School system. I commend all administrators, 
teachers, and staff, as well as the entire community for the role they 
play in supporting quality education.
  For this basketball championship, however, it is the awesome young 
women on the team who deserve the greatest recognition. They are Charli 
McQuillan, Peyton Gette, Avery Bartels, Abigail Duchscherer, Kacie 
Burner, Lexi Ogren, Kristina Freier, Ana Freier, Laela Eisenschenk, 
McKenzie Schmitz, Avery Amerman, Terryn Johnson, Leah Rolland, Kennedy 
Bakko, and Tess Rohrbeck.
  I congratulate the team, as well as Coach Sam Brandt, assistant 
coaches Tenille Bakko, Ashley Fahnhorst, Perry Piatz, and Danni Sanders 
and all the loyal fans on another Kindred Vikings State championship.
  I join all North Dakotans in thanking each and every player on this 
team for inspiring us with your excellence. You continue to show us 
what can be achieved by combining faith and passion with determination 
and teamwork.

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