[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 120 (Thursday, July 13, 2023)]
[House]
[Pages H3494-H3495]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        CONGRATULATING THE NEW PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL TEAM

  (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, 2023 has been a banner year for sports in 
Indiana's Second District, and I rise today to highlight another very 
special group of Hoosiers for their excellence in athletics.
  Last month, the New Prairie High School softball team won the 3A 
State championship for the very first time in school history.
  The Cougars' 4-2 win over Tri-West Hendricks in the championship game

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was especially meaningful as it marked New Prairie's very first State 
title in any sport.
  In their big win, the Cougars were led by star pitcher Ava Geyer, who 
struck out nine batters to close out a season where she amassed an 
incredible 28-2 record.
  On offense this year, the Cougars were carried by senior slugger Abby 
Robakowski, who broke the State's home run record and is headed to play 
at Indiana State in the fall.
  Congratulations to Head Coach Derek Hicks and all the players for 
bringing home the hardware and another State championship to Indiana's 
Second Congressional District.

  Thank you for making the New Prairie community and all of LaPorte 
County very proud. God bless you, and go Cougars.

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