[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17652]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




     CONGRATULATING THE SAINT JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS' SOCCER TEAM

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                           HON. JOE DONNELLY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 16, 2010

  Mr. DONNELLY of Indiana. Madam Speaker, today I rise to congratulate 
the Saint Joseph High School Indians girls' soccer team in South Bend, 
Indiana. The Indians succeeded in clinching the Indiana High School 
Athletic Association state championship on October 30, 2010 at Kuntz 
Stadium in Indianapolis, with a thrilling 1-0 victory over Columbus 
North High School. The Indians worked tirelessly this season, 
accomplishing a 22-1-1 record. After their only loss in the opening 
game of the season, the team went on to twenty-one straight victories, 
including sixteen shutouts. The championship victory was the result of 
a 25-yard strike that went left to the upper right corner of the net by 
senior Sarah Hall, the team's scoring leader. Goalkeeper Melissa Kuhar 
was credited with six saves as part of a strong defensive effort.
  The St. Joseph team consisted of twenty-four young ladies, including: 
Ellen Bachmannhuff, Ali Connelly, Maggie Doslak, Ryan Durham, Gracie 
Gallagher, Kelsey Gill, Jessica Hall, Sarah Hall, Cati Kral, Maddie 
Kearney, Melissa Kuhar, Lindsey Kuitse, Karoline Langheinrich, Angela 
Loebach, Grace Maginn, Makayla Manta, Catherine Raster, Mary Robertson, 
Emily Rompola, Rachel Staud, Abby Toth, Madison Turner, Kate Vasile, 
and Merideth Warinner.
  I also rise to acknowledge the dedicated coaching staff of Head Coach 
Johan Kuitse and Assistant Coaches Phil Depauw, Jessica Smudey and 
Brandon Gill, who helped guide the Indians to the championship title. 
The coaches developed a team with depth, talent and a phenomenal 
defense.
  I offer my congratulations to the members of the girls' soccer team 
of Saint Joseph High School, the coaching staff, the school 
administration and community for their hard work and excellence during 
a season that ended with an Indiana State Championship title.

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