[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 98 (Tuesday, June 11, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E610]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATING THE GORDONSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL TIGERETTES ON CLAIMING THE 
                           STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

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                           HON. JOHN W. ROSE

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 11, 2024

  Mr. ROSE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the Gordonsville High 
School Tigerettes for winning the 2024 ISSAA 1A Stale Championship in 
softball for the second year in a row.
  Gordonsville, Tennessee, is known as a ``Title Town'' for having won 
10 state championships in their history. This year, ``Title Town'' has 
another jewel in its crown thanks to the Gordonsville High School 
Tigerettes. This is the second consecutive state championship win for 
the team, who beat Eagleville by a score of 5 to 2 last year and by 
dominating Jo Byrns 11 to 1 this year.
  Kailey Plumlee started the game with a home run and also struck out 
12 batters in 6 innings as the starting pitcher. From there, the team 
continued to show up and show off, out-hitting their opponent 13-to-1. 
The Tigerettes wrapped up their run-rule victory with yet another home 
run from Callie Dillard.
  Throughout the tournament, the girls outscored their opponents 47 to 
2 and finished the year with 32 wins against only 5 losses. This great 
season is a result of hard work, dedication, bountiful talent, and a 
supportive community spirit. Legions of enthusiastic fans turned out 
for every game to cheer on their Gordonsville heroes, and on the way 
home the streets were lined with ``Title Town'' citizens celebrating 
the victory.
  This is the second consecutive state championship win for the team, 
which beat Eagleville School by a score of 5-to-2 last year and Jo 
Byrns High School by a dominating 11-to-1 score this year. The Lady 
Tigers came to the field in the championship game with a can-do spirit 
and the goal of getting started early, and they sure did.
  This is the third time the Tigerettes have made it to the state 
championship in recent years, with the first trip resulting in an 
agonizing 2 run loss. Afterward, Coach Jonathon Bush made it his 
mission to raise the expectations for the program and challenge the 
girls to reach new heights. The results speak for themselves--three 
state titles.
  I would now like to recognize everyone who carried the team to 
victory. Players included: Callie Dillard, McKenzie Herron, Camri 
Johnson, Kelsey Haley, Bailey Stewart, Kailyn Roberts, Emma Crawford, 
Madison Askew, Lakin Roberts, Christina Ray, Abbi Brinkley, Kailey 
Plumlee, Addison Pope, Bailey Trusty, Kelcie Watts, Laura Thompson, and 
Adalyn Stafford. I'd also like to recognize Head Coach Jonathon Bush 
and Assistant Coaches Alton Fitts and Scott Pope for the win.
  I am proud to represent Gordonsville, Tennessee, and take much pride 
in the success of the community, the families that live there, and its 
home team champion. Again, congratulations to the Gordonsville 
Tigerettes, the 2024 TSSAA State Softball Champions.

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