[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 200 (Tuesday, December 5, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1170]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                 RECOGNIZING WRIGHTSTOWN FOOTBALL TEAM

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                          HON. MIKE GALLAGHER

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 5, 2023

  Mr. GALLAGHER. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize the Wrightstown 
Tigers Football Team for their runner-up finish at the 2023 WIAA 
Division 5 State Boys Football Championship.
  Following an impressive season and playoff run, the Wrightstown 
football team traveled to Camp Randall in Madison to compete in the 
2023 WIAA State Football Championship Game. With a record of 11-3 
during the season, the Wrightstown team worked together all season to 
become a dominant force in the conference. I commend head coach Steve 
Klister, the coaching staff, and the entire team for their unwavering 
commitment and dedication to an incredibly impressive season.
  This being their first trip to the state championship since 2011, the 
entire team and community have much for which they should be proud. 
Although they lost a tough battle to a talented La Crosse Aquinas team, 
the team displayed great skill and determination throughout the season. 
Congratulations to the entire team for this remarkable achievement, and 
a special congratulations to the senior players on the team: Riley 
Verbeten, Quade Thompson, Payton Vande Hey, Kevin Biese, Riley Sundin, 
Landon Helphrey, Elijah Lemke, Ben Zemple, Sam Keuler, Charlie Garvey, 
Trent Vande Hey, Garrett Hitner, Brendan Gustafson, Carter Lamers, 
Everett Lamers, and Gavin Ducat.
  Mr. Speaker, I extend my sincere congratulations to head coach Steve 
Klister and the entire Wrightstown Football Team for his outstanding 
accomplishment. It is my honor to recognize this team and I ask my 
colleagues to join me in applauding their remarkable season.

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