Tom Feeney: “I rise today to commend the Altamonte Springs Patriots for winning the Babe Ruth World Series Championship for Age 16…”

“I rise today to commend the Altamonte Springs Patriots for winning the Babe Ruth World Series Championship for Age 16 and Under. These twelve young women along with their coaches and parents should be extraordinarily proud. The Patriots embody teamwork. They attend schools throughout Orange and Seminole counties in Central Florida including Lake Brantly, Lake Mary, Seminole, Orangewood Christian, Central Florida Christian Academy, and RBR Academy. Many have played together since age 10. At age 12, they competed in little league softball and made it to the Florida State Tournament. On their journey to win the Babe Ruth World Series Championship, the Patriots won 19 of their final 20 games. The team raised $6,000 to finance their World Series trip to Louisville. In the championship game, Anna-Maria Jordan pitched seven innings, allowing only two runs while Natalie Ruff led the offense with a fourth inning two-run single. On behalf of the people of the 24th District of Florida, I would like to congratulate the following champions for their outstanding triumph: Lauren Bennett, Jennifer Garaffa, Nicole Hall, Arielle Jenkins, Anna-Maria Jordan, Gloria Jordan, Alexandra Lofton, Natalie Ruff, Jessie Sadlowsky, Ashley Tabor, Danielle Valentino, and Andrea Wain, Mark Valentino, Manager, Gary Wain, Coach, Mark Ruff, Coach, David Phillips, Coach. I wish the Altamonte Springs Patriots continued academic and athletic success.”