[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 51 (Friday, March 23, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E625]
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           BENTON CARDINALS GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TEAM

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 23, 2007

  Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize the 
outstanding achievement of the Benton Cardinals Girls High School 
Basketball team on defeating Farmington Knights, by a score of 52-37, 
to win the school's first ever state championship in girls' basketball.
  The Cardinals finished their incredible season by posting an 
unblemished record of 30-0 this season in Class 4A girls' basketball 
and an overall amazing record of 77-6 over the past three seasons.
  The Cardinals consist of 14 tremendous young women, including Chelsie 
Strong, Holly Switzer, Jenni Musser, Blair Brown, Alicia Bell, Nicole 
Wilkinson, Melissa McIntosh, Nicole Wilkenson, Charnelle Starling, 
Delissa Hall, Hannah Moore, Karli Sample, Meghan Curtis, and Claire 
Bowman.
  Also, I want to recognize the great leadership of the team including 
Head Coach Brett Goodwin, who was assisted by Adam Willard. I also want 
to acknowledge the work of school administrators, Superintendent Melody 
Smith, Principals Jeanette Westfall and Jeff Modis, and Athletic 
Director Mike Ziesel, as additional keys to success.
  Madam Speaker, I ask you to join me in congratulating the achievement 
of the Benton Cardinals girls High School Basketball team on their 
perfect season and state championship. It is an honor to represent this 
team in the United States Congress.

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