Recognizing Empire High School's Softball Team

Floor Speech

Date: May 20, 2025
Location: Washington, DC

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Mr. CISCOMANI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Empire High School's softball team for winning the 3A State Title.

The Ravens scored a run in the bottom of the eighth inning to defeat Yuma Catholic 1-0, earning their second straight State title and the fourth title in the last 10 years.

This victory caps off an amazing season for the Ravens who finished with an incredible record of 28 wins and only 1 loss.

I congratulate Coach Shannon Woolridge, the players, and everyone who played a part in this special season. They have made their school and community incredibly proud.

The Ravens should enjoy this victory they earned. Congratulations to the Ravens. Congratulating Salpointe Women's Tennis Team

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Mr. CISCOMANI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Salpointe's women's tennis team for winning the Division II State Championship game.

In a thrilling set of matches, Salpointe defeated Canyon del Oro by a score of 5-2.

This is the first State championship since 2011 for Coach Theresa Sperduto. I know it must have meant a lot to be crowned as a champion once again.

Congratulations to all of the coaches, players, family members, and everyone who played a part in this special season. They have made their school and community incredibly proud. Go Lancers. Congratulating Catalina Foothills Division II Champions

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Mr. CISCOMANI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Catalina Foothills Falcons boys' tennis team for winning the Division II State Championship game.

In a thrilling set of matches, the Falcons beat the number two ranked Notre Dame in a decisive manner by a score of 5-0.

This victory earned Coach Ben Loeb a remarkable milestone, 20 high school State championships. This State championship marked the Falcons' 10th title in 11 years. Now, that is impressive.

I congratulate and thank Coach Loeb, the players, and everyone who played a part in this special season. They made their school and community extremely proud.

I say to the Falcons, enjoy this victory. You earned it.

Congratulating Pusch Ridge Division III Women's Tennis Team

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Mr. CISCOMANI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Lions' women's tennis team for winning the Division III State championship game.

From starting this season with a loss in Nogales, this remarkable team overcame adversity and roared back to be crowned champions.

I congratulate Coach Andy Fetsis, all the players, and everybody who played a part in this special season. They should know that they have made their school and their community incredibly proud.

I say to the Lions, enjoy this victory. You earned it. Congratulating Buena High School Colts All-State Title

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Mr. CISCOMANI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Buena High School Colts relay team on a remarkable achievement, winning the All- State Title in the 4 by 400 relay race.

After securing the Division II last year, they faced off against top schools from across the State and came out victorious and took the top honor, adding yet another trophy to their cabinet. What a remarkable achievement.

I congratulate and thank Coach Thomas; the relay squad, Ricardo Brooks, Armani Ramirez-Sperle, Vijay Carrier, and Jayden Thomas; and everyone who played a part in this remarkable season. They have made their school and the Sierra Vista community incredibly proud.

Congratulations to the Colts. May they enjoy this State championship. They earned it.

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