[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9023]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      GOREVILLE HS GIRLS SOFTBALL

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 8, 2017

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to salute the achievements of 
the Goreville Black Cats softball team, which earlier this month 
brought home the Illinois Class 1A State Championship.
  The Black Cats put together a 26-8 season this year, swept through 
the regional and the sectional, and knocked off two of the state's top 
teams at the state finals in order to claim the title. The team beat 
Hardin-Calhoun 2-0 in extra innings in the championship game.
  These student-athletes and their coaches have represented themselves, 
their school, and their community in a first-rate fashion. I join with 
the other Members of this House in congratulating them and wishing them 
all the best in their future academic and athletic endeavors.
  Congratulations to: team members Katie Schuetz, Camille Green, Shayna 
Elms, Morgan Dunning, Alexandria King, Payton Sopczak, Adrianna Licka, 
Cheyenne Walker, Summar Albright (C), Kiara Miller, Breanna Stout, 
Camren Anderson (C), Macy Goins, Samantha Licka, Kelsey Ray; coaches 
and staff Steve Webb--Superintendent, Jeri Miller--Principal, Christina 
King--Assistant Principal, Todd Tripp--Athletic Director, Shanna 
Massey--Head Coach, Brooke Merrill--Assistant Coach, and Mandy 
Schuetz--Scorekeeper.

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