[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 172 (Sunday, November 23, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2432]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                            LET'S GO LANCERS

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                         HON. EDWARD J. MARKEY

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 21, 2003

  Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Speaker, while the Boston Red Sox failed to finally 
capture a World Series victory that has eluded them since 1918, another 
group of Hardball Heroes from Red Sox Nation did achieve their ultimate 
goal. The Malden Catholic Lancers defied all expectations, overcame 
every obstacle, and defeated every opponent to finish the year as 
Massachusetts Division One State Champions.
  While Red Sox fans will have to wait until next year yet again, the 
Lancers fans can rejoice and celebrate the success of this young team 
of schoolyard superstars.
  Mr. Speaker, today I join with faculty, students, my fellow alumni, 
and all members of the Malden Catholic community who are saying 
congratulations!
  It was Coach Stephen Freker's guidance and leadership that fueled 
these young men as they drove to the championship. The National High 
School Baseball Coach's Association affirmed what we knew all along by 
naming Coach Freker New England's Coach of the Year.
  These Lancers worked hard, practiced long, and gave their hearts and 
souls for the blue and gold all year long. While they are great 
individual players, their true greatness lies in their ability to play 
as team.
  Mr. Speaker, this was our year.
  Let's Go Lancers!

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