[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 137 (Monday, December 6, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2157]
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   RECOGNIZING THE NEW HARTFORD HIGH SCHOOL BOYS VARSITY SOCCER TEAM

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                         HON. SHERWOOD BOEHLERT

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, December 6, 2004

  Mr. BOEHLERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the New Hartford 
High School Boys Varsity Soccer team. On Sunday, November 21, 2004, the 
team concluded an amazing season by winning the New York State Public 
High School Athletic Association Class A Title.
  The New Hartford Spartans Varsity Soccer team boasted a 21-2-2 record 
at the end of the season thanks to the leadership of Coach Christopher 
Abdoo and Team Captains Andrew Donovan, Stephen Peck, and Matthew 
Pecheone. Due to the outstanding efforts of the Spartans, they remained 
undefeated at home and set team records for fewest goals scored against 
in a season and most wins in a season.
  I would also like to recognize Team Captain Matthew Pecheone, and 
Goalkeeper Max Silberlicht for their outstanding individual 
achievements. Matthew Pecheone set both the school record for number of 
goals scored in a season and total number of points in a season. Max 
Silberlicht set the record for the most shutouts in school history by a 
goalkeeper.
  The title match against the Jericho Jayhawks went into four overtime 
periods, ending in a draw and both teams holding the title ``State 
Champions''. After a game-tying goal in the second-half, the New 
Hartford Spartans tied the game due to the same tenacious defense that 
set the school record for fewest goals allowed. I commend the players 
and coaching staff of the New Hartford Spartan Boys Varsity Soccer team 
for the hard work, training, and dedication. Congratulations, we are 
very proud of you.
  The 2004 New Hartford High School Boys Varsity Soccer team members 
include: Mike Alcott, Eric Anderson, Aaren Ashmore, Nick Bergmann, Hans 
Bjerke, Mihir Buch, Anish Butala, Andrew Donovan, Matthew Eadline, 
Brandon Goodman, Erik Jerrard, Milind Kachare. Michael Matt, Mike 
Payne, Christopher Pecheone, Matthew Pecheone, Steven Peck, John 
Picano, Max Silberlicht and Andrew Tubis. Head Coach: Christopher 
Abdoo.

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