[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 176 (Tuesday, December 9, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2511-E2512]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       2003 OHIO STATE CHAMPIONS

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                           HON. STEVE CHABOT

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, December 8, 2003

  Mr. CHABOT. Mr. Speaker, on the blustery evening of November 29, 
2003, the Elder High School football team won their second consecutive 
state championship--joining an elite group in Ohio high school football 
history. With their 31-7 victory over Lakewood St. Edward, the Elder 
Panthers, under the guidance of Coach Doug Ramsey, became just the 
fourth school ever to win back-to-back Division I championships.
  While last year's championship run was epitomized by hard-fought, 
closely-contested victories, this year's Panther team dominated the 
playoffs. The dynamic leadership of quarterback Rob Florian and the 
sensational running of Bradley Glatthaar--including an Ohio

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Division 1 championship game record 252 rushing yards--spearheaded the 
offense, while Elder's swarming defense held opposing teams to just 
seven points in four of the five playoff games. And, as always, 
thousands of Elder faithful traveled across the state braving the cold 
to support the Panthers throughout the playoffs.
  The hard work and sacrifice of the young men at Elder have brought 
pride and honor to Price Hill and our entire community. Football fans 
throughout the Cincinnati area congratulate the Panthers on their back-
to-back championships and share in their celebration.
  Mr. Speaker, to appropriately honor these young men and coaches, I'd 
like to submit for the Record the roster of the 2003 Elder Panthers and 
a copy of their schedule and game results.

  Elder High School, 2003 Ohio High School State Football Champions, 
                           Final Record: 14-1


                             Regular Season

     Game 1: August 21, 2003, Elder 33--Winton Woods 14
     Game 2: August 30, 2003, Indianapolis Warren Central 45--
         Elder 20
     Game 3: September 5, 2003, Elder 50--Western Hills 8
     Game 4: September 12, 2003, Elder 17--Indianapolis Bishop 
         Chatard 16
     Game 5: September 19, 2003, Elder 42--LaSalle 7
     Game 6: September 26, 2003, Elder 49--Covington Catholic 21
     Game 7: October 3, 2003, Elder 21--Moeller 20
     Game 8: October 10, 2003, Elder 28--St. Xavier 7
     Game 9: October 17, 2003, Elder 21--Indianapolis Cathedral 7
     Game 10: October 24, 2003, Elder 24--Oak Hills 21

                                playoffs

     Round 1: November l, 2003, Elder 28--Anderson 7
     Round 2: November 8, 2003, Elder 33--Clayton Northmont 7
     Regional Championship: November 15, 2003, Elder 24--Colerain 
         23
     State Semi-Final: November 22, 2003, Elder 31--Dublin Scioto 
         7
     State Championship: November 29, 2003, Elder 31--Lakewood St. 
         Edward 7

              2003 Elder Panthers Varsity Football Roster


                               head coach

       Doug Ramsey.


                           assistant coaches

       Ken Lanzillotta; Ray Heidorn; Mike Kraemer; Craig James; 
     Tim Schira; Matt Eisele; and Pat Good.


                                Seniors

       No. 34  Eric Andriacco; No. 54  Steve Baum; No. 58  Kenny 
     Berling; No. 26  Ryan Brinck; No. 20  Michael Brown; No. 50  
     Dave Bullock; No. 68  Alec Burkhart; No. 23  Mark Byrne; No. 
     5  Charlie Coffaro; No. 71  Justin Crone; No. 29  Brett 
     Currin; No. 12  Rob Florian; No. 84  Kurt Gindling; No. 11  
     Bradley Glatthaar; No. 99  Alex Harbin.
       No. 97  Steve Haverkos; No. 70 Chris Heaton; No. 82  Nick 
     Klaserner; No. 7  Dan Kraft; No. 48  Joe Lind; No. 47  Pat 
     Lysaght; No. 53  Corey McKenna; No. 60  Mike Meese; No. 92  
     Tim Mercurio; No. 30  Drew Metz; No. 72  Mark Naltner; No. 28  
     Alex Niehaus; No. 21  Billy Phelan; No. 31  Seth Priestle.
       No. 65  Nick Rellar; No. 2  Jake Richmond; No. 91  Tony 
     Stegeman; No. 88  Ian Steidel; No. 9  Mike Stoecklin; No. 45  
     Tim Teague; No. 24  John Tiemeier; No. 90  Matt Umberg; No. 
     10  Jeff Vogel; No. 16  Eric Welch; No. 74  John Wellbrock; 
     No. 87  Mike Windt; No. 75  Eric Wood; and No. 94  Mike 
     Zielasko.


                                juniors

       No. 52  Steve Anevski; No. 6  Brian Bailey; No. 41  Guy 
     Beck; No. 18  Matt Bengel; No. 57  Nick Berning; No. 38  Joe 
     Broerman; No. 13  Craig Carey; No. 89  Kevin Crowley; No. 14  
     Andrew Curtis; No. 95  Andrew Dinkelacker; No. 76  Alex 
     Duwel; No. 33  Tim Dwyer; No. 66  Phil Ernst; No. 37  Eric 
     Harrison; No. 36  Alex Havlin; No. 78  Josh Hubert.
       No. 39.  D.J. Hueneman; No. 15  R.J. Jameson; No. 43  Reid 
     Jordan; No. 96  Eric Kenkel; No. 44  Bradley Kenny; No. 51  
     Chris Koopman; No. 42  Nick Kuchey; No. 67  Mark Menninger; 
     No. 69  John Meyer; 
     No. 32  Robert Nusekabel; No. 22  Billy O'Conner; No. 8  Mike 
     Priore; No. 17  Andrew Putz; No. 46  Zack Qunell; No. 77  
     Brandon Rainier.
       No. 3  Jeremy Richmond; No. 93  Jake Rieth; No. 73  Scott 
     Roth; No. 19  Parker Smith; No. 98  Jared Sommerkamp; No. 86  
     Louis Sprague; No. 27  Rickey Stautberg; No. 79  Ben Studt; 
     No. 62  Joe Super; No. 1  Pat Van Oflen; No. 61  Kurt Weil; 
     No. 25  J.T. Westerfield; No. 40  Ben Widolff; No. 4  Nick 
     Williams; and No. 81  Ben Wittwer.


                               sophomores

       No. 35  Adam Baum and No. 49  Gerald Walker.


                                managers

       T.J. Weil and Andy Brunsman.

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