[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 186 (Thursday, December 6, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2512]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNIZING NEWARK CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

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                         HON. PATRICK J. TIBERI

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 6, 2007

  Mr. TIBERI. Madam Speaker, Ohio is known for football. Many players 
from the State's two NFL teams, and our No. 1 ranked Ohio State 
Buckeyes have been playing football in Ohio since childhood. The rich 
football tradition was again highlighted in my district, as I am proud 
to recognize Newark Catholic High School as Division VI State 
champions.
  Head Coach Bill Franks's team didn't have an easy road to get the 
championship title, it was a road paved with hard work and 
determination. This wasn't the first trip to the big game for Newark 
Catholic, as they have seven State titles under their belt. Even with a 
strong team, the competition was harder than ever this season. Newark 
Catholic had gigantic wins over both the second and sixth place teams, 
which earned them a ticket to the championship game against an unbeaten 
Bascom Hopewell-Loudon.
  I feel honored to represent such a rich history of football at this 
high school. Newark Catholic won its first title back in 1978 and since 
then the Green Wave has claimed six championship titles. There is even 
a book telling the story of the exceptional football program at this 
high school titled, ``Growing Up Green: Newark Catholic Football and 
the 1985 State Championship.''
  After the 28-14 win on December 1, the school can proudly display 
their eighth title win. With a history like that, I'm sure the future 
is bright for this football program.
  Congratulations to all of the coaches, players, families and 
community.

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