[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 98 (Monday, June 18, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1327]
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   RECOGNIZING 2007 BENTON CARDINALS BOYS' HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL TEAM

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 18, 2007

  Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize the 
outstanding achievement of the Benton Cardinals boys' High School 
baseball team on defeating the Sullivan Knights, by a score of 2-0, to 
win the school's first ever baseball championship.
  The Cardinals finished their championship season by posting an 
incredible record of 24-3 in Class 3 boys' baseball and an overall 
amazing record of 61-7 over the past three seasons.
  The Cardinals consist of 21 tremendous young men, including Kyle 
Becerra, Tim Brown, Zack Colwell, Tom Contreras, Johnny Coy, Cory 
Eckert, Austin Garton, Colton Garton, Scott Hedden, Cody Kirschner, 
Jake Kretzer, Kyle Mason, Justin Mattice, Trevor Moss, Ryan Pinson, 
Marcus Pritchett, Eli Reynolds, Josh Reynolds, Craig Wilburn, Ryan 
Winger and Josh Zuptich.
  Also, I want to recognize the great leadership of the team including 
Head Coach Mike Musser, who was assisted by Greg Reynolds, Stephen 
Thatcher, Justin McCarthy and Ray Brown. 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 boys' High School baseball team on their 
terrific season and state championship. It is an honor to represent 
this team in the United States Congress.

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