[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 19 (Monday, January 30, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H507]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  CONGRATULATING THE MISHAWAKA CAVEMEN

  (Mr. YAKYM asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  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 the 
defending State champs, Columbus East, which they did on their way to 
an exhilarating 43-31 win.
  As Head Coach Steve Sandefer said: ``You have to wrestle for the guy 
next to you.'' I think that is the kind of team-first mindset that 
every wrestler embraced wholeheartedly. It is a big part of why they 
and the Mishawaka community are celebrating. I know it is 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 are 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.
  God bless you. Go Cavemen.

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