[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 78 (Thursday, June 13, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1035]
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            TRIBUTE TO HENNINGER HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TEAM

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                          HON. JAMES T. WALSH

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 12, 2002

  Mr. WALSH. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate the Henninger High 
School Boys Basketball Team for winning the Class A State Championship. 
The win was a great testament to the hard work and dedication of this 
team and its staff.
  The Black Knights of Henninger made history when they won the Class A 
championship title by defeating McQuaid Jesuit High School of 
Rochester, 71 to 56. They were the first team in their section to bring 
home a Class A championship. On top of this great victory the Black 
Knights had a close to perfect season winning 25 of their 27 games 
played.
  Henninger player Chris Turner was deserving of special recognition by 
breaking the Class A single-game record, scoring 38 points to aid in 
the teams victory. He and fellow teammate Jerice Crouch were also 
players on the New York All-State Team and helped to carry the Black 
Knights to their victory.
  I would also like to give a special recognition to Joe Mazella for 
his dedicated service as Head Coach to the Black Knights. He is going 
to be stepping down from his position at the end of this season. 
Mazella finished his career with an impressive record of 245 wins and 
78 losses. Under his direction, the team won nine Onondaga League 
championships and five sectional crowns. Personally he has won the All-
Central New York coach of the year twice, once in 1995 and then again 
in 2002.
  On behalf of the people of the 25th district of New York, it is my 
honor to congratulate the Henninger High School Basketball Team and its 
coaching staff on their Class A Championship. With these remarks I 
would like to recognize the following players and staff: Chris Turner, 
Chase Frazer, Jerice Crouch, Quincy Fulmer, Markese Brown, Jason 
Nelson, Justin Wright, Terrance Evans, Roger Robinson, Erris Robinson, 
Dan Rogers, Lawrence Graser, Lenell Graham, Sedric Hawkins, and Head 
Coach: Joe Mazella.

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