[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 23 (Thursday, February 27, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E347]
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   RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE 1996 HAMPTON HIGH CRABBERS 
                FOOTBALL TEAM--VIRGINIA STATE CHAMPIONS

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                          HON. ROBERT C. SCOTT

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 27, 1997

  Mr. SCOTT. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of Congressman Herb Bateman and 
myself, it is with honor and great pride that I rise today to recognize 
a group of young men from my district who have distinguished 
themselves, their school, their community and the Commonwealth of 
Virginia.
  The Hampton High School Crabbers Football team had an awesome season 
this past year and I believe that the Crabbers deserve formal 
recognition for their accomplishments. They are the 1996 group AAA 
Virginia State Champions with a remarkable 14-0 record.
  The Hampton Crabbers have now won a total of 14 State championships 
and 5 over the last 11 years.
  And when the Crabbers win, they don't just win. This year, they set a 
national record by outscoring their opponents 819 to 83. This year's 
team won their 14th State championship game by final score of 51-0.
  The Hampton Crabbers also broke the record for most touchdown passes 
in a season--36--breaking the old record of 30; and most touchdowns 
scored in a season--40--breaking the old record of 36. The team just 
didn't make headlines in the Tidewater area. This season the team was 
ranked No. 2 in the Nation by USA Today; and ranked No. 1 by the 
Sporting News, The Dick Butkus Football Network, The National Prep 
Football Poll and the National Sporting News Service and the National 
High School Athletic Coaches Association.
  Over the last 26 seasons, the Hampton High Crabbers, led by Coach 
Mike Smith, have amassed a record of 271 wins, 41 losses and 2 ties. 
During that period the Crabbers have broken several State and national 
records. In recognition of this remarkable season, Coach Smith has been 
named coach of the year by the National Sports News Service and the 
National High School Athletic Coaches Association.

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