[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 46 (Friday, March 29, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E493]
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     CONGRATULATIONS TO LAWRENCE- VILLE HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TEAM

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                           HON. GLENN POSHARD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 29, 1996

  Mr. POSHARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a special group of 
student-athletes from the 19th District of Illinois. The Lawrenceville 
High School basketball team recently completed their 1995-96 campaign 
by qualifying for the State tournament in Peoria. The Indians were 
knocked out in the elite eight, but even this loss could not tarnish 
such a stellar season. Highlighting their accomplishments is the fact 
that the team carries a 3.0-grade point average. I commend them on not 
only their title run, but their commitment to their studies and the 
excitement they brought to the community.
  Lawrenceville is a senior dominated squad that has been together 
since middle school. As eight graders, this group won the Southern 
Illinois Class L State Tournament Championship with an undefeated mark 
of 24-0. Combined with an experienced crop of juniors and two 
underclassmen, it is easy to understand how the Indians competed with 
the best talent in the State. On the way to a 22-7 record, 
Lawrenceville won the Capital Classic and the North Egyptian Conference 
as well as regional, sectional, and super-sectional titles. Head coach 
Brian Stillwell and his assistants Lynn Gray, Jerry Scott, and David 
Hesher deserve praise for guiding this hard-working group through a 
long season. Significantly, Lawrenceville was the only high school in 
Illinois to have two sport teams qualify for their respective State 
tournaments, the wrestling team joining the cagers in this honor.
  Mr. Speaker, high school sports teach our students many important 
lessons and are an excellent preparation for their future careers. In 
return, these fine players give back to their school and town with 
their uncompromising pursuit of success, both on the hardwood and in 
the classroom. They have done themselves proud, and I salute them. It 
is an honor to represent Lawrenceville in the U.S. Congress. The 
following are the team members: Curt Benson, Kevin Cochran, Mark 
Denison, Nate Ernst, Jason Goff, Ryan Gray, Stephen Muller, Matt 
Moorehead, Dusty Tredway, Gage Caudell, Matt Gardner, Jason Green, Josh 
Weger, Andy Denison, and Justin Wolfe. The managers are Josh Brown and 
Jared Smith.

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