[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 42 (Tuesday, March 27, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E459]
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      CELEBRATING THE WILLOWRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM

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                             HON. TOM DeLAY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 27, 2001

  Mr. DeLAY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to call special attention to the 
achievements of the Willowridge High School Boys Basketball team of 
Sugar Land, Texas. This year, the Willowridge Eagles won their second 
consecutive 5A State championship on March 9th, 2001.
  Undefeated in 39 games last season, the Willowridge Eagles extended 
their winning streak to 62 games over two years. Led by a veteran group 
of seniors, the Eagles also defeated three nationally ranked schools 
when they traveled north to win the ``Slam Dunk to the Beach`` 
Tournament in Lewes, Delaware. Willowridge was recognized as the Number 
Two team in the country in USA Today's Super 25 boys basketball 
rankings.
  On their journey to the championship, Coach Ronnie Courtney and the 
Eagles have proven that they are one of the best high school basketball 
teams in the country. Their commitment to teamwork on-and-off the court 
has brought them both the state championship and national accolade. I 
congratulate the Willowridge Eagles. They have not only won the 
championship, but also the appreciation of their fans in Sugar Land, 
Texas, and across America.

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