[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 10 (Tuesday, February 8, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E78]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING THE SUPER BOWL CHAMPION LONGMEADOW HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL 
                                  TEAM

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                          HON. RICHARD E. NEAL

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 8, 2000

  Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize the 
unprecedented accomplishments of the 1999 Longmeadow High School 
football team. Longmeadow became the first Western Massachusetts team 
to win three straight titles. The Lancers captured the Division II 
Super Bowl with a 36-21 victory over Shrewsbury.
  Longmeadow could not have asked for a better beginning as they scored 
on all five possessions in the first half. Running back Winston 
McGregor led the way with 162 yards rushing and three touchdowns. 
Quarterback Justin Vincent was impressive with 118 yards passing, and 
the Lancer defense shut out their opponents in the fourth quarter. As 
always, credit must be given to the linemen who gave Vincent the time 
to pick apart the Shrewsbury defense and McGregor the holes through 
which to run.
  Longmeadow Head Coach Alex Rotsko has built an impressive program at 
Longmeadow. The Lancers, having now three Super Bowls in a row, will be 
the odds on favorite in the coming season. Despite losing leaders like 
McGregor and Ryan McCarthy to graduation, Coach Rotsko will have his 
charges ready to defend their title once more, a situation with which 
the Lancers are intimately familiar.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud and honored to congratulate the 1999 
Longmeadow High School football team. Winning a title once is something 
to be remembered, but winning three in a row is the start of a dynasty. 
I wish Coach Rotsko and his Lancers the best of luck in the 2000 
season, as they return once again to defend their Super Bowl title.

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