[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 202 (Wednesday, December 3, 2025)]
[House]
[Pages H5003-H5004]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
CONGRATULATING SALPOINTE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL'S GIRLS' FLAG FOOTBALL
TEAM
(Mr. Ciscomani of Arizona was recognized to address the House for 5
minutes.)
Mr. CISCOMANI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Salpointe
Catholic High School's girls' flag football team for winning the 4A
State championship in its first season.
On November 22, the Lancers took home the State title in a fierce
match against Mesa Eastmark. Even a 2-hour weather delay couldn't stop
the Lancers from taking down the number two ranked Eastmark 17-0,
winning them the 4A title in the first year of the girls' flag football
program. In an impressive season, they finished 16-1.
Freshman quarterback Isla Collins, who is a youth national team
player for the United States, led her team with two rushing touchdowns,
scoring her first at the end of the first quarter and adding her second
touchdown in the middle of the fourth quarter. Additionally, junior
Andie Tkalcevic added a 21-yard field goal, extending the Lancers'
lead.
To Coach Barrie Pedersen, the entire team, and everyone who played a
part in this successful first season, I congratulate you. There are
undoubtedly many, many more to come ahead. They have made their school
and our community incredibly proud.
Lancers, enjoy this victory. You earned it. Congratulations once
again.
Congratulating Ironwood Ridge Girls' Cross Country Team
Mr. CISCOMANI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Ironwood
Ridge girls' cross country team for winning the 2025 Division 2 State
title. This is the fourth time that the Nighthawks have taken home a
State championship title.
Senior Sorella Natale was the D-2 runner up, with a finishing time of
19:23.4, securing the Nighthawks' win. Additionally, sophomore Sophia
Simmons finished in 9th place, with a time of 20:05.5. Sophomore Kylie
Lederhos finished in 10th place, with a time of 20:08.9.
Congratulations to coaches Michael Smith and Bob Jones, the whole
team, and everyone who made this win possible. They have made their
school and our community very, very proud.
Nighthawks, enjoy this victory. You have earned it.
Congratulating Salpointe Catholic High School Girls' Volleyball Team
Mr. CISCOMANI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Salpointe
Catholic High School's girls' volleyball team for winning the 4A State
championship for the first time in 5 years.
The number one ranked Lancers took home the 4A conference State title
against the number three ranked American Leadership Academy-Queen
Creek, with a score of 3-1. After a struggle to maintain the lead, they
prevailed in the end, including an impressive 6-0 run in the fourth
set.
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Senior Kate Mobley earned the tournament's MVP title, with a powerful
performance of 11 kills, 22 digs, 25 receptions, and 5 solo blocks.
On their way to the top, the team took down the number 16 Sahuarita,
as well as other teams around the region and across the State.
This thrilling victory marks Salpointe's fourth State championship
win and caps off an amazing season in which Salpointe Catholic went 24-
2 overall.
Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Coach Keith Rubio, the team, and everyone
who played a part in this successful season. There are undoubtedly many
more wins ahead. They have made their school and community incredibly
proud. The Lancers should enjoy this victory. Once again, they have
earned it, and I congratulate them.
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Congratulating NJROTC Cadets
Mr. CISCOMANI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the 28
NJROTC cadets from Cienega High School, Andrada High School, Empire
High School, and Mica Mountain High School who competed at the Area 20
Stars and Stripes field meet in El Paso, Texas, under the leadership of
Commander Micah Brewer.
These cadets did an amazing job and brought home a number of
impressive awards. They placed number one overall, as well, for
personal inspection, physical fitness team, armed drill team
regulation, and unarmed drill team exhibition. They placed second for
unarmed drill team regulation and color guard. They placed third for
academic team and armed drill team exhibition.
Additionally, Madelyn Michael won the individual award for most sit-
ups for girls, completing a total of 178.
Mr. Speaker, to these 28 cadets and all who took part in this special
competition, I congratulate them. They have worked hard and made their
schools and our community extremely proud. I congratulate them once
again on all their wins. They are all well-earned.
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