[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 37 (Tuesday, March 23, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E427]
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         HONORING THE STATE CHAMP SHELBYVILLE GOLDEN EAGLETTES

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                            HON. BART GORDON

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 23, 2004

  Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Shelbyville 
Golden Eaglettes for winning this year's Tennessee Class AAA girls high 
school basketball championship. The March 13 win earned the Golden 
Eaglettes a record 12th state title.
  Such a feat deserves much respect. The team of highly motivated 
players went 31-5 this year, capping a championship season with a 
resounding 57-43 win over a tough Memphis Craigmont team. This is the 
third year out of the last four that Shelbyville has captured the Class 
AAA state championship.
  Shelbyville residents can be proud of the accomplishments of the 
Golden Eaglettes, who are a recognized powerhouse in high school girls 
basketball. I commend the team and its coach, Rick Insell, for an 
outstanding season and a remarkable achievement.
  The following are the members of the 2003-04 state champion Golden 
Eaglettes: Samantha Houston, Tabatha Almader, Alex Muckle, Latoya 
Stone, Amy Beech, Kayla Bryant, Brittany Smith, Andria Johnson, Abby 
Canon, April Snipes, Ashleigh Newman, Katrina Kelly, Alex Fuller, Nisha 
Buchanan and team mangers Sarah Riddle and Anna Sneed. LaBora 
McCroskey, Chad Spencer, Mark Potts and Jennifer Gray serve as 
assistant coaches for the team.

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