Recognizing Katie Ankrom

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Mr. TAYLOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Katie Ankrom.

Katie is a junior at Portsmouth City Schools and a member of the Lady Trojans softball team and recently recorded her 300th career strikeout.

In the 2024-2025 season, Katie pitched over 136 innings and recorded 145 strikeouts. In addition to her success on the mound, Katie has been effective at the plate over the course of her career. She boasts a .332 on-base percentage and has driven in over 40 runs.

Beyond her success on the softball field, Katie is also a member of the Lady Trojans volleyball team. In 2024, she was named first team all-conference as she logged 42 kills. Katie's athletic achievement reflects her God-given talents and all the hard work she has put into improving her craft.

Youth sports have played an important role in the history of our Nation. They teach young people how to be hardworking, detail-oriented, and resilient. Katie's experience as a team leader has prepared her to be a leader in life, and I am excited to see what she accomplishes beyond high school.

All of southern Ohio is proud of Katie's accomplishments. If she has any tips for me before I play in the upcoming Congressional Baseball Game, I will gladly take them.

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