[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 32 (Thursday, March 13, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E478]
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               ITALY'S HIGH SCHOOL'S BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM

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                           HON. MARTIN FROST

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 13, 1997

  Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the Italy 
Gladiators, an amazing high school basketball team located in my 
district. On Saturday, March 8, in Austin, TX, the Italy Gladiators 
defeated Vanderbilt Industrial 71 to 63 to capture the 2-A State 
championship.
  The Italy Gladiators advanced to the State playoffs for the first 
time since 1968. Italy's record for the 1996-97 basketball season was 
an impressive 27-4, and senior guard Keith Davis led Italy in the 
championship game with 27 points and was named the game's most valuable 
player. Keith was also named to the all-tournament team, along with 
Kenneth Wallace and Jontae Anderson.
  My congratulations to the 1996-97 Italy Gladiators: Don Clingenpeel--
coach; Kyle Holley--coach's assistant; Josh Droll, Nick Clark, Dennis 
Copeland, Brian Weaver, Donnie Clingenpeel--managers; Jontae Anderson, 
Kenneth Wallace, Keith Davis, Dejuan Davis, Chris Boyd, Jordan 
Hugghins, Randy Johnson, Jason Uehlinger, Michael Shelby, Nick Cooper, 
David Weaver, Edwin Wallace, and Sam Owen.

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