[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 12 (Tuesday, February 4, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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           TRIBUTE TO THE ARROWHEAD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY EAGLES

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                            HON. JERRY LEWIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 4, 1997

  Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
accomplishments of the Arrowhead Christian Academy [ACA] 1996 varsity 
football team of Redlands, CA. On December 14, 1996, the ACA Eagles won 
the 1996 CIF--Southern Section--Division XII Championship, its first 
CIF championship ever. The Eagles' outstanding season was further 
highlighted by earning the 1996 Cal-Hi Sports Division V State 
Championship as well.
  Averaging 45 points a game, this incredibly talented team went 
undefeated this season, 14-0. The Eagles' unstoppable offense scored a 
total of 638 points over the course of the season, thus becoming the 
fourth highest scoring football team in CIF Southern Section history. 
The outstanding Eagle defense held its opponents to just 116 points. 
Also, this remarkable season for the Eagle defense included six shut-
out games.
  Special recognition is in order for Head Coach Dan Finfrock, 
Assistant Coaches Drew Rickert, Dave Wiseman, Dave Marshall, Jon 
Burgess, Nate Finfrock, and Trainer Ben Mulder for their leadership and 
service.
  Many of the Eagles were honored with All Southern-Section CIF 
Division 12 awards including, Coach of the Year: Dan Finfrock, 
Offensive Player of the Year: Trevor Wilson (Wingback), and Defensive 
Player of the Year: Brandon Camacho (Nose Guard). Other All CIF 
selections included: Steve Wharry (Linebacker), Dan Jeffers (Offensive 
Tackle), and Ben Burgess (Offensive Tackle).
  First Team All Christian League selections were: Trevor Wilson (Most 
Valuable Player), Brandon Camacho (Nose Guard), Steve Wharry 
(Linebacker), Ben Burgess (Offensive Tackle), Mark Johnson (Defensive 
End), Dan Jeffers (Offensive Tackle), and Pete Coberly (Linebacker).
  Second Team All Christian League selections were: Allan Kavalich 
(Center), Ben Ballard (Quarterback), Jonathon Reed (Fullback), and 
Robbie Ramos (Cornerback).
  Other members of the 1996 Eagle championship team include: Charlee 
Brown, Jelani Andrews, Dan Schaper, Joe Ramos, Danny Lee, Steve Hale, 
Ben Gradias, DJ Gallagher, Andy Alexander, Jason ``Bubba'' Robertson, 
Carl Overholt, Bo Ashton, Nick Selle, and Robbie Whittenburg.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me, our colleagues, the team's 
families and many friends in honoring the 1996 Arrowhead Christian 
Academy football team. It truly has been an unforgettable season for 
the Eagles and it is only fitting that the House recognize them today.

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