[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9888]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



           TRIBUTE TO WESTHILL HIGH SCHOOL GIRL'S SOCCER TEAM

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                          HON. JAMES T. WALSH

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 7, 2000

  Mr. WALSH. Mr. Speaker, on Saturday, November 20, 1999, the Westhill 
High Warriors defeated the St. Thomas Aquinas of Rochester 2-1 in 
sudden death overtime to win the New York State Class B Girls Soccer 
Championship. This was a great win for the Warriors, who were outshot 
23-7, but still managed to hold on for the victory. Although there were 
few scoring chances, Westhill's all-time leading scorer Courtney 
Spencer put the Warriors on the scoreboard first. Then, in the second 
overtime, Meagan Rogers, a senior midfielder, scored the game winner on 
a great header from teammate Leanne Guinn. On defense, Westhill 
sophomore goalie Ally Walker had a stellar showing to keep the Warriors 
in the game and was applauded for her talents as goalie of the game.
  The entire team gave an outstanding performance throughout the 
season, putting Westhill's soccer team among the best in the country. 
Not only did the girls win the championship but just two months earlier 
gave their coach Ann Riva her 300th career win. However, winning the 
championship was extra special to her. According to the local 
newspapers, Coach Riva said this state championship was the most 
memorable in her career. Many parents and fans felt from the very 
beginning that this team with its special chemistry was destined for 
great things.
  I am very proud of these young women, who have exhibited discipline, 
sportsmanship, and love of sports while representing their school in 
the very finest Westhill tradition. I am equally proud of the Westhill 
Athletic Department, the parents, and administrators who are so 
supportive of this outstanding group of fine young athletes.

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