[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 51 (Monday, March 31, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E625]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          PIKE WINS INDIANA STATE BOYS BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

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                           HON. JULIA CARSON

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 31, 2003

  Ms. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate Pike High 
School, Indianapolis, IN, on winning the Indiana State Boys Basketball 
Championship (Class 4A). Pike's Red Devils defeated the DeKalb Barons 
65-52, to claim the championship and end the season with a perfect 
record of 29-0.
  Congratulations to Coach Larry Bullington and the Pike Red Devils 
players: David Barlow, Dominic Collins, Michael Russell, Adrian 
Rosales, Torrian Bluitt, Robert Vaden, Darren Yates, Courtney Lee, 
Devin Thomas, Michael McCoy, Sydney McDaniel, Keith Davney, Justin 
Cage, and Parnell Smith.
  The Indiana State Boys Basketball Championship was played at Conseco 
Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN. This is the third title the Red Devils 
have won in the past six years.
  It has been an outstanding year for the Red Devils whose hardwork and 
dedication has led the team to a victorious season. Although the Red 
Devils were runner's up during last years State Finals, their 
perseverance and desire to win has allowed them ultimate success in 
2003.
  Again, an outstanding example of perfect teamwork.
  Congratulations to the Red Devils! Job well done. You've made us 
proud!

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