[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 93 (Monday, June 2, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E490-E491]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATING SOPHIA RIVERA, GIRLS' SHOT PUT AND DISCUS STATE CHAMPION

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                           HON. LLOYD SMUCKER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, June 2, 2025

  Mr. SMUCKER. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to congratulate Sophia Rivera 
of Ephrata High School on winning gold medals in both girls' shot put 
and girls' discus at the 2025 PIAA Class 3A Track and Field 
Championship, held on May 23 and 24.
  The 2025 PIAA Class 3A track and field championship took place on May 
23 and 24,

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during which Ephrata junior Sophia Rivera excelled in shot put and 
discus. On the first day, Rivera captured the state title in girls' 
shot put with a distance of 43 feet, 3 inches. Her domination continued 
into girls' discus the following day, where a throw of 143 feet, 3 
inches nabbed the gold medal.
  Sophia Rivera's two state titles crown a spectacular season and a 
complete sweep in the postseason, as Rivera won gold medals in both 
events during the Lancaster-Lebanon League championship and the 
District Three championship weeks prior.
  With two state titles and a total of 6 gold medals during the track 
and field postseason, Sophia Rivera has firmly established herself as 
one of Pennsylvania's best in shot put and discus. I offer my sincere 
congratulations to Sophia on her success this year and look forward to 
seeing what she accomplishes next.

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