[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 132 (Tuesday, August 20, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E835-E836]
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                   HONORING THE PITT COUNTY ALL-STARS

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                         HON. GREGORY F. MURPHY

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 20, 2024

  Mr. MURPHY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Pitt County 
Girls Softball League 12u All-Stars for its historic win in the 2024 
Little League Softball World Series Championship in its own home of 
Pitt County. It was an extraordinary achievement, especially since they 
won the World Series in their hometown representing their hometown. 
Twelve young female athletes represented Pitt County in the 
championship: Caroline Reynolds, Candace Lynn, Braelyn Johnson, Kenzie 
Carson, Emery Peebles, Anna Rose, Isabella Ford, Brooklyn Medhus, Emma 
Pilgreen, Aurora Edwards, Brooke Rose, and Mikalya Bateman led by three 
coaches: Percy Edwards, Brandon Peebles, and Brad Medhus.
  Pitt County entered the tournament as underdogs but defied 
expectations by winning five consecutive games in the weeklong series. 
Coaches Edwards, Peebles and Medhus team's defense was so strong they 
never even allowed their opponents to score a single run. Even though 
Hurricane Debby's storms tried to damper and delay the series by two 
days, she didn't keep our Pitt County Girls 12u All-Stars down for 
long. These young female athletes and their coaches inspired a 
community that loves its softball and baseball. The girls and coaches 
put in so much effort practicing nearly year-round. These team members 
embody the best qualities of Pitt County: perseverance, dedication, and 
teamwork. With their mantra ``Never give up'', the 12u Allstars fought 
through a field of seven U.S. teams

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and four international teams to take the title. I am humbled and 
honored to extend this chamber's recognition to the Pitt County All-
Stars for completing its ``unfinished business.''

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