Congratulating Notre Dame Men's Lacrosse Team

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Mr. YAKYM. Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate excellence in college athletics and a very accomplished group of young men.

One of the many great things the University of Notre Dame is known for is the slogan: ``Play Like a Champion Today.'' That is exactly what the Notre Dame men's lacrosse team did last Monday when they defeated the Duke Blue Devils to win their first national title in program history.

The Fighting Irish had faced the Blue Devils in the championship game twice before, only to fall just short. However, the third time was the charm for the Irish. Their exhilarating 13-9 win came before a Memorial Day crowd of more than 30,000 fans and countless more cheering from around the country.

Notre Dame's defense proved key in taking home the title as the Irish led the Blue Devils to their fewest goals of any game all season.

Congratulations to Head Coach Kevin Corrigan, his entire staff, and all the Irish lacrosse players for bringing a national championship back to Notre Dame.

God bless, and go Irish.

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