[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 65 (Friday, April 7, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E851]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                           CHAMPIONSHIP FEVER

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                           HON. HOWARD COBLE

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 7, 1995
  Mr. COBLE. Mr. Speaker, there is championship fever at a high school 
in our congressional district these days, because for the first time in 
its history, Eastern Guilford High School in Greensboro, NC, won its 
first state title in any sport. This distinction was accomplished by 
the wrestling team when it captured the North Carolina 1A/2A team 
championship on February 25 in what was called the closest championship 
match in state history.
  Now that the Wildcat wrestlers have won the first state crown, all of 
the other teams at Eastern Guilford are trying to win championships, 
too. Athletic Director Leigh Hebbard told the Greensboro News & Record 
that, ``There has been some talk among our athletes in other sports 
that they want to get the next one. I think this has stirred up a 
little desire in our other athletes.''
  Most of the credit for stirring things up must go to Head Coach 
Robbie Harris and his wrestling squad. They completed an outstanding 
season with an exciting win in Charlotte. Going into the final match, 
Eastern Guilford held a 4\1/2\-point lead over Mount Pleasant High 
School. If the Mount Pleasant wrestler had secured a major decision 
(five points) or a pin (six points) in the heavyweight title match, the 
Wildcats' championship would have been lost. But the Mount Pleasant 
wrestler could only salvage a tie in his match, thus securing the 
victory for Eastern Guilford.
  Congratulations for this title goes to each member of the Wildcat 
wrestling squad: Hugh Armstrong, Alan Aufderhar, Mike Baker, Kevin 
Bowman, Nick Campell, Travis Coleman, Richard Mai, Thien Mai, Braxton 
McIntyre, Cory Phoenix, Anthony Poole, Tony Taylor, Matt Tolbert, Paul 
Vanness, Brooks Williams, Garrett Williams and Roy Wilson. Additional 
thanks for their assistance goes to the Eastern Guilford Wrestlerettes/
Mat Maids: Cassa Allison, Crystal Barfield, Kristi Bettini, Erica 
Busick, Amber Cunningham, Amy Frazier, Sharon Garrett, Christina 
Hughes, and Katie Tolbert. Special thanks also goes to athletic trainer 
Cher Frauenhoffer and to student trainers Tracie Peeples and Jamie 
Russell.
  To all of Eastern Guilford's students, faculty, staff, families and 
friends, we say thanks for your support of the Eastern Guilford High 
School wrestling champions. Everyone from Principal Jane Teague to 
Athletic Director Leigh Hebbard to Head Coach Robbie Harris should be 
praised for bringing the first state high school championship to 
Eastern Guilford High School.


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