RECOGNIZING NORTH CAROLINA LITTLE LEAGUE CHAMPIONS

On 2026-09-15, Representative Brad Knott (R-NC-13) delivered a floor speech titled "RECOGNIZING NORTH CAROLINA LITTLE LEAGUE CHAMPIONS" in the House.

RECOGNIZING NORTH CAROLINA LITTLE LEAGUE CHAMPIONS

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 145 (Tuesday, September 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 145 (Tuesday, September 15, 2026)] [House] [Page H] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING NORTH CAROLINA LITTLE LEAGUE CHAMPIONS (Mr. KNOTT asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. KNOTT. Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to recognize and salute the Little League Softball World Series champions from my district, specifically in Johnston County, North Carolina. Recently, they won a rigorous contest to become champions, making all of North Carolina's 13th Congressional District proud. These are North Carolina girls, and they are all from around the Archer Lodge community. Many of them are classmates, neighbors, friends, and family. In this season, they worked, competed, and improved together. On August 8, they took the field against Kentucky in the championship game of the Little League Softball World Series, and they did not just win. They won convincingly. Pitcher Anna-Lynn Clark threw a complete-game shutout. Additionally, in the first inning, second baseman Sophie Catarrozzoli injured her ankle, and she displayed unbelievable resilience. Not only did the team continue, they continued with excellence. They rallied. They dug in, and they recorded their second straight shutout of the tournament for the World Series crown, the first in Johnston County's history. Again, I congratulate these champions, their coaches, and the Archer Lodge community. All of North Carolina was watching, and we are proud of them. ____________________