[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17647]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           CONGRATULATIONS TO ORONO HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS' SOCCER

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                           HON. ERIK PAULSEN

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 10, 2014

  Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the members of 
the Orono High School girls' soccer team on winning the 2014 Minnesota 
State Soccer Championship recently.
  After playing to a nil-nil draw through regulation and extra time in 
the finals, Orono displayed teamwork, grit, and nerves of steel as they 
came out on top in a 3-2 shootout. Goalkeeper Jessica Woessner played a 
major role in the Spartan's clean sheet and also came up big with the 
game winning stop in penalty kicks.
  The ability of the Spartans to overcome adversity was especially 
noteworthy. Minnesota's Ms. Soccer, Sophie Babo, tragically suffered a 
leg injury in the second half of the finals. However, Orono rallied 
together in order to finish the game victorious. We all wish a speedy 
recovery for Sophie and best of luck as she plays for the University of 
Kentucky next year.'
  Soccer is called the ``beautiful game'' for its ability to combine 
skill, teamwork, endurance, and toughness. Few sports require such 
dedication both to one's physical shape and a commitment to technique.
  It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of these young 
women that they are able to effectively balance the time needed to 
excel as a team while still maintaining their school, family, and 
social commitments.
  As a member of the Congressional Soccer Caucus, I'm happy to 
congratulate the Orono High School girls' soccer team, their coaches, 
and fans on a great season!

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