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CONGRATULATING TANQUE VERDE HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL TEAM

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On 2026-07-14, Representative Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-6) delivered a floor speech titled "CONGRATULATING TANQUE VERDE HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL TEAM" in the House.

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CONGRATULATING TANQUE VERDE HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL TEAM

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4416-H4417] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CONGRATULATING TANQUE VERDE HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL TEAM (Mr. Ciscomani of Arizona was recognized to address the House for 5 minutes.) Mr. CISCOMANI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Tanque Verde High School softball team on winning the 2026 3A State championship title. The Hawks earned the title by defeating Yuma Catholic by a 10-0 score. This victory marks the team's first-ever championship, an accomplishment that is exciting and worth celebrating. During the championship game, Tanque Verde added their first run on the board in the third inning, before adding six runs in the fourth, one in the fifth, and two more in the sixth. Junior pitcher Claire Achilles was named the Class 3A MVP after pitching six innings, allowing a hit and recording 13 strikeouts. Additionally, sophomores Mikaela Jackson and Ella Haggard each had three hits during the game. The Hawks gave all they had and came out on top. I am so proud of them. Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Coach Mark Stevens, the whole team, and everyone who made this win possible. Their hard work has made their school and our community proud. I know the Hawks will enjoy their victory. They have earned it, and here is to another [[Page H4417]] successful season and many, many more. Congratulating Salpointe Catholic High School Softball Team Mr. CISCOMANI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Salpointe Catholic High School softball team on winning the 2026 4A State championship title. This victory marks the team's seventh title in the last nine years. Confident in the team's ability to win this year's title, Salpointe Coach Tricia Sztan and her staff ordered shirts with the slogan ``#TakeItBack2026'' written on the back. At the beginning of the fifth inning, senior second baseman Alyssa Montano led with a single and advanced to second with the help of senior pitcher-outfielder Soli Ramos. Then Catherine ``Peaches'' Sztan hit an RBI single to center field that scored Montano and tied up the game at 2. The Lancers finished the fifth inning with three runs after an RBI single by senior catcher Sarah Camp and RBI double by senior first baseman CC Moraga with two outs which put the Lancers ahead 4-2. Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Coach Sztan, the whole team, and everyone who made this win possible. Their hard work has made their school and our community very proud. I know the Lancers will enjoy their victory. They have earned it, and here is to another successful season and many, many more. Congratulating the Canyon Del Oro High School Softball Team Mr. CISCOMANI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Canyon del Oro High School softball team on winning the 2026 5A State championship title. After three runner-up finishes in the past five seasons, the Dorados came out on top this year with a score of 4-3 in the championship game, finishing the season 29-6. This victory marks the team's first State title since 2017. It is also Coach Kelly Fowler's third title since starting at CDO. During the game, junior first baseman Emma Shaffer scored a three-run home run at the top of the first inning, putting the Dorados up 3-0 early in the game. The game was tied up 3-3 for a short time, but the tie was broken after Shaffer forced a walk to load the bases and freshman second baseman Brooklyn Benavides moved the score to 4-3. Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Coach Kelly Fowler, the whole team, and everyone who made this win possible. Their hard work has made their school and our community very proud. I know the Dorados will enjoy their victory. They have earned it, and here is to another successful season and many, many more. ____________________

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CONGRATULATING TANQUE VERDE HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL TEAM Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4416-H4417] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CONGRATULATING TANQUE VERDE HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL TEAM (Mr. Ciscomani of Arizona was recognized to address the House for 5 minutes.) Mr. CISCOMANI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Tanque Verde High School softball team on winning the 2026 3A State championship title. The Hawks earned the title by defeating Yuma Catholic by a 10-0 score. This victory marks the team's first-ever championship, an accomplishment that is exciting and worth celebrating. During the championship game, Tanque Verde added their first run on the board in the third inning, before adding six runs in the fourth, one in the fifth, and two more in the sixth. Junior pitcher Claire Achilles was named the Class 3A MVP after pitching six innings, allowing a hit and recording 13 strikeouts. Additionally, sophomores Mikaela Jackson and Ella Haggard each had three hits during the game. The Hawks gave all they had and came out on top. I am so proud of them. Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Coach Mark Stevens, the whole team, and everyone who made this win possible. Their hard work has made their school and our community proud. I know the Hawks will enjoy their victory. They have earned it, and here is to another [[Page H4417]] successful season and many, many more. Congratulating Salpointe Catholic High School Softball Team Mr. CISCOMANI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Salpointe Catholic High School softball team on winning the 2026 4A State championship title. This victory marks the team's seventh title in the last nine years. Confident in the team's ability to win this year's title, Salpointe Coach Tricia Sztan and her staff ordered shirts with the slogan ``#TakeItBack2026'' written on the back. At the beginning of the fifth inning, senior second baseman Alyssa Montano led with a single and advanced to second with the help of senior pitcher-outfielder Soli Ramos. Then Catherine ``Peaches'' Sztan hit an RBI single to center field that scored Montano and tied up the game at 2. The Lancers finished the fifth inning with three runs after an RBI single by senior catcher Sarah Camp and RBI double by senior first baseman CC Moraga with two outs which put the Lancers ahead 4-2. Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Coach Sztan, the whole team, and everyone who made this win possible. Their hard work has made their school and our community very proud. I know the Lancers will enjoy their victory. They have earned it, and here is to another successful season and many, many more. Congratulating the Canyon Del Oro High School Softball Team Mr. CISCOMANI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Canyon del Oro High School softball team on winning the 2026 5A State championship title. After three runner-up finishes in the past five seasons, the Dorados came out on top this year with a score of 4-3 in the championship game, finishing the season 29-6. This victory marks the team's first State title since 2017. It is also Coach Kelly Fowler's third title since starting at CDO. During the game, junior first baseman Emma Shaffer scored a three-run home run at the top of the first inning, putting the Dorados up 3-0 early in the game. The game was tied up 3-3 for a short time, but the tie was broken after Shaffer forced a walk to load the bases and freshman second baseman Brooklyn Benavides moved the score to 4-3. Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Coach Kelly Fowler, the whole team, and everyone who made this win possible. Their hard work has made their school and our community very proud. I know the Dorados will enjoy their victory. They have earned it, and here is to another successful season and many, many more. ____________________