[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 11 (Thursday, February 12, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E168]
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          A TRIBUTE TO THE ARROWHEAD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY EAGLES

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                            HON. JERRY LEWIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 12, 1998

  Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
accomplishments of the Arrowhead Christian Academy (ACA) 1997 varsity 
football team of Redlands, CA. On December 13, 1997, the ACA Eagles 
made history by winning the 1997 CIF-Southern Section Division XII 
Championship, thus becoming the first team to win back-to-back CIF 
championships in San Bernardino County, CA. The Eagles' remarkable 
season was further highlighted by being ranked fifth in the state by 
Cal-Hi Sports in Division V.
  Despite competing against several higher division teams, the Eagles 
racked up a total of 567 points over the course of the season and won 
four shut-out games. With their renowned offense scoring an average of 
40 points per game that their unmovable defense holding its opponents 
to an average of just 14 points per game, it is no surprise that the 
Eagles ended their season with a remarkable record.11-3.
  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. Additional congratulations go to Coach Finfrock for being 
named CIF Southern Section Division XII Coach of the Year for the 
second year in a row.
  Many of the Eagles were honored with awards. CIF All-Southern Section 
awards included: First Team--Dan Jeffers (Defensive line), and Second 
Team--Steve Wharry (Linebacker). All Southern-Section CIF Division XII 
awards included: Offensive Player of the Year: Jonathan Reed 
(Fullback), and Defensive Player of the Year: Dan Jeffers (Defensive 
Tackle). Other All CIF selections included: Brandon Camacho (Nose 
Guard), Danny Schaper (Offensive Tackle), Ben Ballard (Quarterback), 
and Trevor Wilson (Wingback).
  First Team All Christian League selections were: Trevor Wilson (MVP), 
Steve Wharry (Defensive MVP), Brandon Camacho (Nose Guard), Ben Ballard 
(Quarterback), Jonathan Reed (Fullback), Robbie Ramos (Corner Back), 
Dan Jeffers (Offensive Tackle), and Joe Ramos (Corner Back)
  Second Team All Christian League selections were: Allan Kavalich 
(Center), Carl Overholt (Wing Back), Robbie Ramos (Wing Back), D.J. 
Gallagher (Tight End), Danny Schaper (Offensive Tackle). Honorable 
mention: Nick Selle (Offensive Tackle), Steve Hale (Tight End), and Ben 
Gradias (Tight End).
  Other members of the 1997 Eagle championship team include: Robbie 
Whittenburg, Jeff Harry, Israel Marshall, Will Kimble, Chad Aldaco, Ben 
Foster, Jeremy McAllister, Joey Morrison, Paul Avila, Jacob Southworth, 
Noah Rivera, Nick Goldtry, Bryan Traynmham, Gavin Fort, Danny Paul, 
Chris Hardin, Steve Avila, Daniel Meers, Nik Kreutzer, Tim Mason, and 
Jared Richards.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me, our colleagues, the team's 
families and many friends in honoring the 1997 Arrowhead Christian 
Academy football team. It truly has been yet another unforgettable 
season for the Eagles and it is only fitting that the House recognize 
them today.

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