[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 37 (Tuesday, April 9, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E454]
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              HONORING THE STATE CHAMPION LADY BLUE DEVILS

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                            HON. BART GORDON

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 9, 2002

  Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize the Jackson County 
Lady Blue Devils, who recently won an unprecedented third straight 
Class AA girls basketball state championship.
  Such a feat deserves much respect. The team of highly motivated 
players went 33-4 this season, capping a championship season with a 
resounding 47-28 win over a tough Giles County team. This season also 
marked the most successful in the program's history.
  Despite having won back-to-back championships in the previous two 
years, the Lady Blue Devils were not expected to finish No. 1. But the 
team's determination and hard work proved to be a winning combination 
that no opponent could overcome in the state tournament.
  Residents of Jackson County, Tennessee, can be proud of the 
accomplishments of the Lady Blue Devils, who became the first Class AA 
team to win three straight titles. I commend the team and its coach, 
Jim Brown, for an outstanding season and a remarkable achievement.
  The following are the members of the 2001-2002 state champion Lady 
Blue Devils: Andrea Davidson, Emily Lane, Deanna Apple, Alyssa Bowman, 
Jennifer Harris, Ashley Hopkins, Megan Pepper, Courtney Childress, 
Sheena Hager, Marissa Hensley, Amanda Naff, Kayla Olson, Candace 
Stafford, Allison Richardson, managers Lucy Anderson, Dot Chambers, 
Stephenee Clayton, Andrea McMillan, Miles Stewart and trainer Shawn 
Moffitt. Kelly Coe and Barbara Brown also serve as the team's assistant 
coaches.

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