[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 30 (Thursday, March 9, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E326]
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  CONGRATULATING THE JIMTOWN JIMMIES ON WINNING THE INDIANA CLASS 2A 
                         FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

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                           HON. CHRIS CHOCOLA

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 9, 2006

  Mr. CHOCOLA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Jimtown 
Jimmies on winning the Indiana Class 2A Football Championship.
  The Jimmies scored 31.1 points per game, allowing their opponents 
only 6.7. They averaged 12.7 first downs per game, and 293.7 yards. 
Their strong showing on both sides of the ball led them to a 14-1 
season record.
  It was truly a remarkable season for Jimtown. Their 14-win season 
included six shutouts, and in 11 of those victories, they held their 
opponent to 10 points or less.
  Their season culminated in the Class 2A state championship game on 
November 26, 2005, at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis, Indiana.
  Deadlocked at seven points with the North Posey Vikings at halftime, 
the Jimtown Jimmies went on to score 28 second-half points, while 
holding their opponents to zero, and won the game 35-7.
  I'd like to congratulate everyone involved in making this season 
successful: Their school Superintendent Jerry Cook, Principal Nathan 
Dean; Assistant Principal Mitch Mawhorter; Athletic Director Bill 
Sharpe; Head Coach Bill Sharpe; Assistant Coaches: Ned Cook, Gene 
Johnson, Mark Ward, Mark Kerrn, Scott Bovenkerk, David Sharpe, Matt 
LaFree, Mike Hosinski, David Pontius, Travis Daniels, Athletic Trainer 
Rick Yurko; Student Managers: Julia Politowics, Nicole Hayes, and Ricky 
Hayes.
  The Indiana Class 2A Football Champs are: Caleb Pettis, Matthew 
Yurko, Zachary Fisher, Zachary DuBois, Colton Vincent, Adam Sharpe, 
Mark Svetanoff, John Soli, Tyler Nine, Mike Meyer, Joshua Ruben, Tony 
Byers, Brandon Kozelka, Brian DeShone, Joshua Deak, Tyler Forgey, 
Garrett Kavas, Mark Clere, Tyler Spurgeon, Ryan Konrath, David Schenk, 
Nate Klosinski, Lantz Kulp, Zach Spurgeon, Ross Bauman, Allen Konrath, 
Nick Maygar, Braxton Metcalf, Jason Sharp, Owen Peterkin, Jared Ward, 
Chris Vogel, Logan Frye, Josh Polston, Brett Horien, Scott Kindig, 
Travis Barber, J.J. Short, Seth Anglemeyer, Brad McClellan, Robert 
Morris, Josh Slocum, Anthony Lowe, Steve Thayer, Brandtley Miller, Kyle 
Clodfelter, Adam Zimmer, Nick Pooler, Jordan Pirtle, Ty Thomsen, 
Shazzar Mack, Chris Gregory, Rob George, Jesse Bowen, Andrew Allman, 
Leon Myrick, James Byers, Chris Reid, Eric Vance, Adrian Worsham, Seth 
Kindig, Ryan Johnson, Graig Armstrong, Tristin Funnell, Justin Nowak, 
Ron Shekell, Brandon Riffle, Robert Reid, Rich Hahn, Brandon Bridwell, 
Ethan Legg, Matt Peters, Zach Stone, Kevin Kelley, Jon Shafer, John 
Dickson, Derek Willard, Anthony Edwards, Dalton Swann, Austin Pirtle, 
Elijah Tucker, Matt Pepple, Trevor Herrli, David Johnson, Kyle Moyer, 
and Derek Watts.
  Mr. Speaker, as a parent myself, I would be remiss if I did not 
congratulate the parents of these young men as well. Their support was 
vital to the victory of this team and they deserve our gratitude as 
well.
  Again, on behalf of their parents, fans, and classmates as well as 
the very proud citizens of the Second Congressional District of 
Indiana, I would like to congratulate the Jimtown Jimmies on winning 
the Indiana Class 2A Football Championship.

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