[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 34 (Thursday, March 16, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E388]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING THE LAKE OSWEGO HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM AS OREGON 
                           4A STATE CHAMPIONS

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                          HON. DARLENE HOOLEY

                               of oregon

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 16, 2006

  Ms. HOOLEY. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize the Lake Oswego 
High School boys' basketball team as Oregon State 4A champions. Capping 
a storybook season, the Lakers brought home the state title for the 
first time ever.
  The Lakers started strong this season, and never let up. They won 26 
games to only 3 losses and were ranked No. 2 going into the 
championship game on Saturday, where they faced off against the No.1 
South Medford Panthers. Like every good championship game, this one 
carne down to the final seconds with Lake Oswego winning 59-57.
  This successful season for the Lakers was more than just the sum of 
their skill and talent. The team and coaches played all year with 
heart, desire, and the confidence that they could win it all. 
Congratulations to Coach Mark Shoff, the players, their families and 
friends, and the community who cheered them on throughout the season. I 
am proud to represent this team and its supporters in Congress, and 
will close with this:
  Go Lakers!

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