[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 41 (Tuesday, March 11, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E355]
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CONGRATULATING THE TEHACHAPI HIGH SCHOOL WARRIORS VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM

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                          HON. KEVIN McCARTHY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 11, 2008

  Mr. McCARTHY of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
Tehachapi High School Warriors varsity football team. The Warriors have 
won the 2007 California Interscholastic Federation Central Section 
Division III championship, also known as the Valley Championship.
  The championship game took place on Friday, November 30, 2007. The 
Warriors defeated Foothill High School, 33-28, in its last game of the 
season to win the championship. Victory wasn't sealed until the final 
minutes of the fourth quarter. The Warriors, finishing the season with 
a record of 12-1, won their ninth CIF championship averaging 33 points 
per game, giving this year's team the fourth highest alltime points per 
game in the 78-year history of Mountain Football. Additionally, in its 
13 games, the team completed 4,443 yards of offense and scored 62 
touchdowns.
  I want to extend my congratulations to the Tehachapi High School 
Warriors student athletes for their impressive championship win and 
their strong 2007 season. The 2007 roster included Justin Hansen, 
Kurtis Knudson, Franky Rodriguez, Ehren Ochsenrider, Dan Rakowski, 
Garrett Coontz, Josh Schulgen, Nick Howell, Derek Lange, Neal Herman, 
Jesse Olofson, Tyler Hack, Steve Miller, Zach Maravigli, Zeke Saavedra, 
Chris Marsik, J.J. Balkar, Will Clark, Adam Mullen, Richie Meister, 
Josh Strauss, Kelly Lorenz, Jeff Waldram, Austin Herman, Angelo Loli, 
Matt Henry, Louie Olofson, Byron Herman, Jason Hail, Marshall Pearson, 
John Cramer, Damian Rodriguez, Joey Hack, Alek Taliulu, Matt Santos, 
Jonathan Perrien, Vince Ortiz, Cameron Hood, Dominic Chavarria, Cody 
Rogers, Eric Harroun, Kevin Ruiz, Brent Hanes, Humberto Silva, John 
King, Jimmy Lopez, Marcus Abarquez, Ryan Rubi, Drew Howell, Steve 
Brass, Luke Papac, Geo Higareda, Mike Gonzalez, Tucker Kill, Phil 
Smith, Chris Fimbres, Shawn Pimentel, and Jon Castelblanco.
  The coaching staff of the Tehachapi High School Warriors helped to 
lead the team throughout this incredible season. The Warrior head coach 
is Steve Denman. In the playoffs, Coach Denman claimed the distinction 
of having the most wins of any head coach in the history of football in 
Kern County with 223 victories. The Warriors' assistant coaching staff 
included Bill Carll, Pat Snyder, Dennis Ruggles, and Chris Olofson. 
Roger Davis and Derek Thompson were the medical staff for the team, and 
team videos were handled by Larry Campbell.
  All of the components of the Tehachapi High School Warriors varsity 
football team came together in this championship season. Their stellar 
teamwork, combined with months of physical and mental training, enabled 
the Warriors to win this Valley Championship. I am sure that this 
experience will benefit these young men long after their high school 
graduation.
  On behalf of the residents of the 22nd Congressional District, I 
commend the Tehachapi High School Warriors on winning the 2007 Valley 
Championship. I know the parents, teachers, neighbors, and fans in our 
community will remember this season for many years to come.

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