[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 190 (Wednesday, November 15, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1105]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       CONGRATULATIONS TO THE HOBBS HIGH SCHOOL BOYS SOCCER TEAM

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                      HON. TERESA LEGER FERNANDEZ

                             of new mexico

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 15, 2023

  Ms. LEGER FERNANDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate the Hobbs 
High School Boys Soccer team.
  On Saturday November 11, the Hobbs High School Eagles won the New 
Mexico AAAAA State Soccer championship. The championship was their 
first in 26 years. This capped off an amazing unbeaten season with 23 
wins and a national ranking. The state final against Atrisco Heritage 
Academy was a thrilling game. It couldn't have been closer. The game 
was tied after both regular gameplay and overtime--but our Eagles 
prevailed 3-2 in penalty kicks. Congratulations to first-year coach 
Reyes Marquez and the entire Eagles team for a stellar season.
  I include in the Record the names of every member of the Hobbs High 
School Boys Soccer team:

       Fabian Astorga, Jordan Barron, Juan Caamano, Juan Camacho, 
     Diego Castanon, Zander Castillo, Joshua Chavez, Josue Davila, 
     Azael De La Cruz, Franklin Ferrufino Lagos, Eliud Hernandez, 
     Humberto Hernandez, Jorge Martinez, Andrik Morales, Raul 
     Morales, Omari Patton, Brandon Rodriguez, Domnique Salas, 
     Adrian Sanchez, Alexis Sanchez, and Nathan Villalobos.

  Let's also not forget the incredible work of Coach Reyes Marquez, 
Assistant Coach Esteban Sotelo, Assistant Coach Chris Middleton, 
Assistant Coach Melvon Anders, Assistant Coach Louie Vega, Manager 
Haskel Nguyen, and Athletic Programs Director Brenda Wilson for their 
mentorship and the program they have created.
  The Eagles should be proud of their accomplishments. This is the 
first state championship for any school in Southern New Mexico in the 
AAAAA classification since 2013. Their hard work and perseverance 
should be commended and applauded.
  I often say, small places can do big things. And the Eagles have 
proven how much our beloved rural communities can achieve once again.
  Go Eagles.

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