[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 28 (Thursday, March 10, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E404]
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          HONORING PAUL VI CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL TEAM

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                             HON. TOM DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 10, 2005

  Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
Paul VI Catholic High School Baseball Team on their 2004 Virginia 
Independent Schools Baseball Association State Baseball Championship 
victory.
  The Paul VI Panthers of Fairfax County, Virginia won the 2004 
Virginia Independent Schools Baseball Association State Baseball 
Championship by defeating Bishop O'Connell High School 5-0 in the state 
title championship game. The Virginia Independent Schools Baseball 
Association sponsors the highest level championship among all private 
schools in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
  The Paul VI Panthers, runners-up in the Washington Catholic Athletic 
Conference South Division, qualified for the state title game by 
defeating Bishop Sullivan High School 12-2 in the state playoffs. The 
Panthers then went on to qualify for the state title game by defeating 
St. Stephen's High School 5-3. The Paul VI Panthers completed the 
season with a strong 17-12 record.
  The following team members are recognized for their leadership, 
teamwork and sportsmanship throughout the entire season: Seniors--Ryne 
Bromley, Dan Cinalli, Sean Fitzgerald, Mike Geraghty, T.J. Guinan, Jose 
Herrera, Carl Kaczmarek and Jeff Manthe. Juniors--Ricky Blazquez, Scott 
Eastment, Chuck Evans, Alex Gregory, Justus Hogge, Trey McMenamin, Will 
Naylor, J.T. Richardson, and Brian Short. Sophomores--Robert Lamas, 
Zach Miller, Brett Moore, John Polcari, John Ralston and Scott Walsh. 
Student Manager--Cam Dugger. Head Coach--Billy Emerson and assistants 
Dave Beach, Tad Davidovich, Jeff Nolan and Tony Salgado.
  The Panthers baseball team displayed exemplary sportsmanship 
throughout the regular season as well as postseason tournaments.
  Mr. Speaker, in closing, I would like to congratulate the baseball 
team on its successful season. I call upon my colleagues to join me in 
applauding Paul VI High School for their outstanding and continued 
success.

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