[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 67 (Wednesday, April 25, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E857-E858]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING THE PLYMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM

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                           HON. JOE DONNELLY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 24, 2007

  Mr. DONNELLY. Madam Speaker, today I rise before you to offer a word 
of congratulations to the Plymouth High School boys' basketball team. 
The Pilgrims were crowned Division 3A Indiana state basketball 
champions on March 24, 2007, at Indianapolis's Conseco Fieldhouse. 
Plymouth captured the state title with a 72-61 victory over 
Evansville's Benjamin Bosse High School.
  The boys worked tirelessly throughout the season and compiled an 
overall record of 25-2. This season's efforts bested the team's 2005 
finish of State runner-up. This is only the second time in the school's 
history that the boys' basketball team has captured the State title, 
and this season's triumph marks the 25th anniversary of the school's 
1982 championship season.
  This year's team was led by seniors Jason Renz, Jared Wendel, Chad 
Clinton, Jacob Palmer, and Bryron Faulstich. Other members of the team 
include juniors P.J. Gretter, Randy Davis, Nick Neidlinger, Sam 
Faulstich, Ryan Welch, and Blaine Schafer, and sophomore Jeremy Renz. 
Randy Davis and Jared Wendel gave impressive individual performances in 
the championship game, scoring 28 and 20 points, respectively. 
Individual honors were also bestowed upon Jason Renz as he was awarded 
the prestigious Arthur L. Trester Mental Attitude Award for his 
distinguished leadership, scholarship, and athletic ability.
  This team's achievements would not have been possible without the 
support of a wide variety of coaches and school officials. Head Coach 
Jack Edison--in his 34th season of coaching at Plymouth--and his 
assistant staff of John Scott, Michael Edison, Joel Grindle, Zach 
Scott, Tony Plothow, and Tom Isenbarger provded the players with 
guidance both on and off the court. Administrators such as 
Superintendent Dr. John Hill, Principle Richard Tobias, and Athletic 
Director Roy Benge must also be recognized for their efforts in support 
of the team's continued success. Last, but certainly not least, all the 
Plymouth fans, and in particular the always energetic student body, 
should be recognized for their enthusiasm and pride in the team.

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  The 2006-2007, Plymouth boys' basketball team has secured a place in 
the storied history of Indiana high school basketball. I offer my 
congratulations to the members of the team, the coaching staff, the 
school, and the greater Plymouth community on their accomplishments 
throughout the season.

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