On the recordDecember 1, 2016
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Elk River High School football team on their Class 5A State Championship victory. Entering the State title game undefeated, the Elks scored an impressive 42 points and rushed for a total of 446 yards over Spring Lake Park at U.S. Bank Stadium last Saturday. The Elks had an incredible season, averaging 45 points and 449 rushing yards per game. Every Elk deserves mention, but two in particular played a special role in their success--Nick Rice and Sam Gibas. Rice finished the season with 2,154 rushing yards and a total of 25 touchdowns, and Gibas finished with 1,330 rushing yards and 23 touchdowns. The Elk River football team worked hard this season under the guidance of Coach Steve Hamilton, and their efforts paid off. Congratulations for being the 2016 Minnesota State high school football champions. Remembering a True Public Servant





