[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8939]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




HONORING CARROLL HIGH SCHOOL FOR WINNING THE GIRLS UIL 5A STATE SOCCER 
                              CHAMPIONSHIP

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 13, 2008

  Mr. MARCHANT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to extend my 
congratulations to the 2008 Carroll High School girls' soccer team. On 
Saturday, April 12, 2008 they earned the UIL 5A State Championship 
title and finished their season with an impressive 24-4-4 record.
  On the afternoon of April 12, 2008, in Round Rock, Texas, the Carroll 
High School girls soccer team was determined not to let the past few 
years of history repeat itself. Under Head Coach Matt Colvin and his 
staff, the Lady Dragons posted an amazing 24 shutouts during the 
season. In the playoff opener the Lady Dragons shutout the 2005 state 
champions in regulation before winning in overtime with a score of 2-1. 
Utilizing the amazing strength of the Carroll defense, the Lady Dragons 
went on to shut out their next five opponents in the playoffs by an 8-0 
margin.
  Leadership, discipline, and accountability were the driving forces 
that took the Lady Dragons to the pitch every match. The team's 
resilience, fortitude, and determination to overcome challenges helped 
propel the Lady Dragons to an amazing season capped off with 2-1 
victory in the state title match.
  The Lady Dragons have proven themselves to be gifted not only on the 
soccer field but in the classroom. The team exemplifies the enthusiasm 
and determination it takes to succeed in academics and athletics.
  It is a distinct honor to represent Carroll High School in Congress, 
and I congratulate the players, coaches, fans and family members who 
made the 2008 season such a memorable one.

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