[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 16 (Tuesday, February 6, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E111]
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 RECOGNIZING THE MASSACHUSETTS DIVISION I STATE CHAMPIONS--LUDLOW HIGH 
                        SCHOOL BOYS SOCCER TEAM

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                          HON. RICHARD E. NEAL

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 6, 2001

  Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
accomplishments of the 2000 Ludlow High School boys soccer team. This 
past season the Ludlow boys team compiled a record of 19-0-3 en route 
to earning the Smith Division League Championship, the Western 
Massachusetts Division I Championship, and the Massachusetts Division I 
State Championship. Their efforts enabled them to earn a top five 
ranking nationally.
  Not only did the boys team finish the season undefeated, but their 
2000 campaign marked the first time in Massachusetts history that a 
boys soccer team won four consecutive Western Massachusetts Division I 
titles. Also, the Lions have won back to back State titles, the first 
time this has been done in Massachusetts in 35 years. Ludlow High 
School has a fine and proud tradition in boys soccer play. The school 
has earned thirteen State titles and twenty-six Western Massachusetts 
championships.
  At the Lions' coaching helm was Tony Goncalves. He and his staff have 
fine tuned their team's athletic skill and have instilled poise, 
discipline, and sportsmanship into their players. Coach Goncalves and 
his staff have certainly earned their reputation as one of the finest 
coaching staffs in all of New England. I would also like to note that 
included in this year's team are seven players that were named to the 
All-Western Massachusetts squad, three players named to the All-State 
team, and two players receiving All-New England honors.
  Mr. Speaker, allow me to recognize here the players, coaches, and 
managers of the 2000 Ludlow High School boys soccer team. The seniors 
are: Helder Pires, Jay Devlin, Mike Pio, Joey Jorge, Ray Cheria, Brian 
Cochenour, Tim Romansky, Paulo Dias, Dennis Carvalho, Paulo Martins, 
Steve Jorge, Manny Goncalves, and Chris Chelo. Juniors include: Joe 
Shanley, Seth Falconer, Kevin Keough, and Sebastian Priest. The 
Sophomores are: Kevin Chelo, Sven Pfefferkorn, Michael Lima, Tyler 
Severyn, Josh Naginewicz, Casey Siok, and Corey Mange. The Head Coach 
is Tony Goncalves. Assistant Coaches are Jack Vilaca, Greg Kolodziey, 
and Dan Pires. Team managers are Sarah Russell, Jill Dube, and Jenn 
Russell.
  Mr. Speaker, once again, allow me to send my congratulations to the 
Ludlow High School boys soccer team on their outstanding season. I wish 
them the best of luck in the 2001 season.

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