[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 201 (Tuesday, December 2, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H4971]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         CONGRATULATING PARRY McCLUER BOYS' CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM

  (Mr. Cline of Virginia was recognized to address the House for 5 
minutes.)
  Mr. CLINE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an extraordinary 
group of young athletes from Virginia's Sixth Congressional District, 
the Parry McCluer High School boys' cross-country team, who have 
achieved a rare and remarkable feat. This season, the Fighting Blues 
captured their third consecutive VHSL State championship, securing 
titles in 2023, 2024, and now 2025.
  At this year's State meet, the team delivered a dominant performance. 
Kebryl Chandler claimed the individual State title, finishing first 
overall. He was followed by outstanding efforts from Caleb Cooper, who 
placed sixth; Josh Cooper, eighth; Logan Wheelock, ninth; and Hinckley 
Lovelace, who finished 12th. Their combined strength, discipline, and 
endurance propelled Parry McCluer to another well-earned championship. 
They were joined by their teammates, Sebastian George and Sam 
Carpenter, who helped make the team a success throughout the season.
  This exceptional program thrives under the leadership of coaches 
Chris Poluikis and Jacob Zimmerman, whose guidance, training, and 
belief in these athletes have built a true championship tradition.

  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate each runner, their coaches, their 
families, and the entire Parry McCluer community. Their three-peat 
victory is a testament to perseverance, teamwork, and excellence, and 
it continues to make the city of Buena Vista, the Sixth Congressional 
District, and the entire Commonwealth of Virginia proud.


        Congratulating Broadway High School Girls' Softball Team

  Mr. CLINE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize an exceptional group of 
young athletes from Virginia's Sixth Congressional District, the 
Broadway High School girls' softball team, who captured their school's 
first-ever VHSL Class 3 State championship.
  The Gobblers completed a remarkable 23-4 season, earning Valley 
District, Region C, and State titles. Their dominant run included two 
perfect games and 12 shutouts, and they outscored opponents 216-48 
along the way.
  This championship was made possible by the outstanding efforts of the 
team's players: Cathryn Caffrey, Lilah Deavers, April Gingerich, 
Annaleah Grither, Sarah Grither, Kaleigh Harper, Courtney Hensley, 
Savannah Janzen, Alexia Lambert, Emma Morris, Ashlyn Spitzer, Brooklyn 
Spitzer, Hannah Tinnell, and Madalyn Wolfe.
  Their success was guided by Head Coach Becky Cantrell and Assistant 
Coaches Daren Lam, John Jenkel, Emma Earhart, Morgan Landes, and 
Aleisha Lambert.
  Special commendation goes to pitcher Lilah Deavers, a Division I 
commit and first-team all-State, and to catcher Madalyn Wolfe, also 
first-team, All-State, whose leadership anchored the team throughout 
the season.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate these great athletes, their coaches, and 
the entire Broadway community on a historic and inspiring championship 
year.

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