[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5235]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      CONGRATULATIONS TO HOPKINS GIRLS BASKETBALL STATE CHAMPIONS

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                           HON. ERIK PAULSEN

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 15, 2013

  Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Hopkins 
Girls Basketball Team.
  On March 16, 2013 the Hopkins Girls Team won the Minnesota State High 
School Basketball tournament for the third consecutive year, making 
them the first Class 4A School to win three consecutive championships 
since the tournament expanded to four classes.
  Head Coach Brian Cosgriff has undoubtedly accomplished something 
great with this program. During Cosgriff's era, Hopkins has had only 
four seasons with seven or more losses. This year, Hopkins completed 
the season winning 28 games and losing just one.
  The path to achieving greatness is never uncontested, as the girls 
found out. But despite the one loss, this team took the state 
tournament with more than a ten point win over each opponent they 
faced.
  All of these student athletes, their parents and their coaches 
deserve praise for their dedication and determination.
  It's an honor to be able to represent, and recognize, such all-star 
athletes. Congratulations!

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