[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 40 (Monday, March 10, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E343]
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           CONGRATULATING EWING TIGERS GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM

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                           HON. ADRIAN SMITH

                              of nebraska

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 10, 2008

  Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend the 
Ewing Tigers girls basketball team for winning the 2008 Nebraska State 
Girls Basketball Class D-2 Championship by the score of 45-44 last 
week, just barely edging the Pleasanton Bulldogs.
  The returning champs from 2007--who went 0-19 just three years ago--
found their salvation on the foul line, making three of four free 
throws with just 23 seconds to go in the game. A coach I know once said 
that if you make your free throws, you win the game. Well, the girls 
from Ewing certainly proved him right.
  The players showed grit and determination during their championship 
game, but also dedication, teamwork and responsibility during the 
regular season to get them to the final game. They should be proud of 
their accomplishments, as I'm sure their entire community is of them.
  I hope the girls and their coaches are as proud of themselves as we 
are of them. They deserve a well earned break, and I look forward to 
following their season next year.

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