[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 50 (Tuesday, May 2, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E689]
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      RECOGNIZING MEADOW HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM

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                          HON. JO ANN EMERSON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 2, 2006

  Mrs. EMERSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
accomplishments of the Meadow Heights High School boys basketball team 
in Patton, Missouri. They broke the state and national record for three 
point goals in a single game. On February 11, 2006, the Panthers made 
36 three point goals in a 131-66 win against visiting Marquand.
  The Panthers, who average about 21 three point goal attempts a game, 
made 16 in the first half. They broke the state record of 24 three 
point goals with 1:26 left in the third quarter. The basketball team 
scored one more three point goal in the quarter and 10 additional three 
point goals in the fourth quarter.
  The feat surpassed the national record of 34 three point goals set by 
Juniata Valley High School of Alexandria, PA, according to the National 
Federation of High Schools, NFHS. NFHS certified the new school record 
on February 25, 2006.
  This accomplishment was made possible by the hard work and 
cooperative effort of the Meadow Heights High School boys basketball 
team. These young men are a great example of teamwork and sportsmanship 
for the youth of Southern Missouri.
  I extend my sincere congratulations to Head Coach Tom Brown, as well 
as the members of the Meadow Heights High School boys basketball team.

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