[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 43 (Wednesday, March 31, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E487-E488]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     TRIBUTE TO THE JAMESVILLE-DEWITT BOYS' VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM

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                          HON. JAMES T. WALSH

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 31, 2004

  Mr. WALSH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in tribute to the Jamesville-
Dewitt boys' varsity basketball team. The team went undefeated this 
season with 29 wins and no losses or ties. The team rose to become 
class A State federation champions, defeating St. Joseph's of Buffalo 
in overtime by a score of 78 to 73. The team's 29 wins were the most 
recorded by any team in section three history.
  There were six outstanding players who made big plays to bring their 
team to victory in the final game of the season. Senior co-captain 
Jeremy Black led the squad with 20 points and was 6 of 8 from behind 
the three-point line. Junior Andy Rautins, the tournament MVP, finished 
with 18 points and six assists. Junior Ari Greenberg also scored 18 
points; and senior Reggie Flynn scored 8 points, grabbed 10 rebounds 
and had five assists. Jamesville-Dewitt's coach, Bob McKenney said of 
the team, ``I've never had a group with a will to win like these 
guys.''
  The team includes Brian Becker, Jeremy Black, Zach Bratek, Corey 
Chavers, Andrew Cottet, Zachary Drescher, Reggie Flynn, Aaron 
Greenberg, Manuel Karam, Tim Palma, Andy Rautins, John Romano, Justin 
Stern, Spencer Traino, Micke Triche, and Chris

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Vieau. They are coached by Bob McKenney along with assistant coaches 
Lisa McKenney and Charlie Falgiatano. These boys are a source of pride 
to our community and should be commended for their hard work and 
dedication.

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