[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 111 (Friday, August 7, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1599]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


             AUBURN HIGH SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIP BASEBALL TEAM

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                         HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, August 6, 1998

  Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege on this special 
occasion to highlight the 1998 Massachusetts State Champion MIAA 
Division 2 Auburn High School Rockets from Auburn Massachusetts. This 
remarkable group of young men ended the season with a record of 25-0, 
remaining undefeated during District and State competition. The 
Championship game was held in Fenway Park, home of the World Renowned 
Boston Red Sox.
  The history of this team foreshadowed their success. In 1993 they won 
the State Junior Little League Championship, and in 1995 the State 
Senior Little League Championship. Team Captain Greg Spanos broke the 
school batting record with .544, edging out his older brother Bryan who 
previously had the distinction.
  The team members are number and name: 7--Greg Spanos, Captain; 8--
Mark Porcaro; 9--Dave Lebel; 10--Matt Clark; 11--Dan Dufrefne; 12--Sean 
Lucey; 13--Derrick Hume; 14--Scott Wrenn; 15--Brian Macphee; 16--Tom 
Janowski; 17--Darren Natoli; 18--Joe Lacombe; 19--Justin Blanchard; 
20--Buddy Penny; 21--Seth Paradis; 22--Mike Richard; 23--Adam Silun; 
24--Keith Gonyea; Coaches: Paul Fenton--Varsity, Kevin Sloan--Junior 
Varsity; Assistant Coaches: Pete Pellegrino, Bruce Richards, Brian 
Finn; Manager/Scorekeeper: Derek Charbonneau; Bat Boys: Drew Gribbons 
and Kurt Bowes.
  The citizens of Auburn celebrate with pride the accomplishments of 
these talented young athletes. On behalf of everyone in my district, I 
offer my heartfelt congratulations.

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