Congratulating Cooper Lehman and Braylen Garcia, Tennis Doubles Champions

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Mr. SMUCKER. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to congratulate Cooper Lehman and Braylen Garcia of Hempfield High School on winning the 2025 PIAA Class 3A boys' Tennis Doubles championship on May 24.

Senior Cooper Lehman and freshman Braylen Garcia dominated the 2025 tennis season. Their doubles team was instrumental in Hempfield's 15- win start and claiming the Section One title, second place finish in the Lancaster-Lebanon League, and fourth place finish in the district 3A team tournaments. Ending with a 16-4 record, the Hempfield Black Knights advanced to states. On May 24, Lehman and Garcia defeated their opponents from Dallastown after climbing back from a large deficit.

Lehman and Garcia crowned an excellent season with their state title. The duo also won the Lancaster-Lebanon League title and the District Three title weeks prior. This run wraps up a prolific high school career for Cooper Lehman, who will be continuing to play tennis at the University of Mary Washington, and it shows great promise for Braylen Garcia who is just beginning his high school playing career.

Winning the Class 3A boys' tennis doubles championship is an exceptional achievement for Hempfield's Cooper Lehman and Braylen Garcia, and I congratulate them on their victory. May they hoist their medals high with great pride in their efforts. I look forward to seeing what these students accomplish next.

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