[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 69 (Wednesday, April 27, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E424]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





 IN RECOGNITION OF CARTHAGE COLLEGE MEN'S VOLLEYBALL TEAM FOR WINNING 
     THE NCAA DIVISION III NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ON APRIL 23, 2022

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                            HON. BRYAN STEIL

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 27, 2022

  Mr. STEIL. Madam Speaker, today I rise to congratulate the Carthage 
College men's volleyball team. On April 23, the Carthage Firebirds won 
the NCAA Division III National Championship. The Firebirds played in a 
tough 16-team tournament to reach the top. They dominated their 
competition, beating Mount Union College, Dominican University, and 
Wentworth Institute of Technology all without losing a single set.
  In the final, Carthage faced #1 ranked Springfield College and won, 3 
sets to 1. The Firebirds succeeded in the regular season and the 
tournament. They earned a well-deserved championship--a remarkable 
accomplishment in its own right--but this is Carthage's second 
championship in as many years. The Firebirds defended their title and 
beat the top-ranked team in the country to do it. They played the 
championship at their home arena, where Carthage students and fans 
helped cheer the Firebirds to victory.
  Congratulations to Coach JW Kieckhefer, the Firebirds team, and the 
entire Carthage College community on this achievement. Best of luck to 
the Firebirds' men's volleyball team on their future endeavors.

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