[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 122 (Monday, July 27, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E746]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE UNION PINES SOFTBALL TEAM

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                          HON. RICHARD HUDSON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 27, 2026

  Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the accomplishments of 
the 2026 Union Pines softball team following their outstanding 
performance and recognition at the Carolina Pines Athletic Conference 
postseason awards.
  Senior catcher Kileigh Cameron finished her season as the state home 
run leader with 19 home runs and led the state 6A class in RBIs with 61 
RBIs. Kileigh was named the conference player of the year.
  Junior pitcher Kaitlyn Blue pitched 116 innings and boasted a 1.57 
ERA paired with 118 strikeouts. Kaitlyn was named conference pitcher of 
the year.
  Seniors Allie Bauer, Emily Auman, Serena McCutchen, Maddie Stein and 
sophomores Caidence Crabtree and Abbie Tyner were also named all-
conference from Union Pines for their extraordinary seasons.
  I also want to recognize Head Coach Brian Blue, who was named the 
Carolina Pines Athletic Conference Coach of the Year. In his first 
season he led the team to a 28-4 overall record and its first 
conference title since 2013.
  I am proud to represent such a talented, dedicated, and hardworking 
group of student-athletes and coaches. Winning a conference 
championship is a remarkable accomplishment. I am inspired by their 
achievements and glad to see them being recognized for them.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me today honoring the Union Pines softball 
team.

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