[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 13 (Wednesday, January 22, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H266]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     CONGRATULATING SPOTSWOOD HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS' CROSS COUNTRY TEAM

  (Mr. CLINE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CLINE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the outstanding 
achievement of the Spotswood High School girls' cross country team, who 
won the VHSL Class 3 State championship in Blacksburg last November.
  This incredible accomplishment caps years of hard work. In the last 
three seasons, the Blazers placed fourth, third, and finally runners-
up. They took home the trophy this year with three athletes finishing 
in the top 10: Marika Dickel, Ashland Dickel, and Hayley Mancini. These 
all-star honorees were joined by their teammates: Carla Argueta-Romero, 
Reyna Dickel, Peyton Joyner, Anna Lowe, Marykate Miller, and Lillian 
Myers.
  The team combined scored a total of 49 points for first place. They 
were led by assistant coach, Margene Dobbins, and head coach, Sue 
Rinker. Coach Rinker's expertise and consistent leadership earned her 
the well-deserved Coach of the Year Award from MileStat.
  I congratulate the Spotswood Blazers girls' cross country State 
champions. The victory reflects not only the talent and determination 
of each runner, but the dedication and support of their coaches, 
families, and the entire community.

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