[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 19 (Monday, January 30, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E69-E70]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING THE MISHAWAKA HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING TEAM FOR WINNING THE 3A 
                           STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

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                          HON. RUDY YAKYM III

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 30, 2023

  Mr. YAKYM. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize a special group of 
Hoosiers who recently made their hometown very proud.
  Earlier this month the Mishawaka Cavemen won the 3A state title in 
wrestling for the fourth time in school history. Their return as state 
champions was 13 years in the making for the Cavemen. And it wasn't 
easy.
  To take home the title, the Cavemen first had to go through defending 
champs Columbus East, which they did on their way to an exhilarating 
43-31 win. As Head Coach Steven Sandefer said: ``You have to wrestle 
for the guy next to you.''
  It's the kind of team-first mindset every wrestler embraced 
wholeheartedly. It's a big part of why they and the Mishawaka community 
are celebrating. l know it's an attitude that will serve these young 
men well in their future careers and family lives.
  I know one more thing: that approach--of rallying to pick up a 
teammate when they're down--is something that our country could use a 
whole lot more of.
  Congratulations to Coach Sandefer, his dedicated staff, and all the 
wrestlers on their big win. Their names are listed below:
  The members of the varsity who wrestled in the state finals:
  Brody Blevins; Beau Brabender; Christian Chavez; Xavier Chavez; Trey 
Dunning; Josh Kite; Will Mason; Zander Paden; Chris Peacock; Courtney 
Rider; Mikey Robles; Gunnar Sandefer; lsaac Valdez; Zar Walker; Caiden 
Williams; Trevor Wendt.
  Managers:
  Mia Mason; Rayleigh Dodd; Abbi Holloway; Liliahna Meyers; Lylee-Anah 
Boyer.
  Coaches:
  Head Coach Steve Sandefer; Fabian Chavez; Josh Olsen; Yancy 
Gradeless; Adam Sandefur; Brandon Dillenbeck; Collin Meggison.
  God Bless and go Cavemen.

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