Congratulating Sophia Rivera, Girls' Shot Put and Discus State Champion

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Mr. SMUCKER. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to congratulate Sophia Rivera of Ephrata High School on winning gold medals in both girls' shot put and girls' discus at the 2025 PIAA Class 3A Track and Field Championship, held on May 23 and 24.

The 2025 PIAA Class 3A track and field championship took place on May 23 and 24, during which Ephrata junior Sophia Rivera excelled in shot put and discus. On the first day, Rivera captured the state title in girls' shot put with a distance of 43 feet, 3 inches. Her domination continued into girls' discus the following day, where a throw of 143 feet, 3 inches nabbed the gold medal.

Sophia Rivera's two state titles crown a spectacular season and a complete sweep in the postseason, as Rivera won gold medals in both events during the Lancaster-Lebanon League championship and the District Three championship weeks prior.

With two state titles and a total of 6 gold medals during the track and field postseason, Sophia Rivera has firmly established herself as one of Pennsylvania's best in shot put and discus. I offer my sincere congratulations to Sophia on her success this year and look forward to seeing what she accomplishes next.

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