[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 52 (Thursday, April 3, 2008)]
[House]
[Page H1975]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      CONGRATULATIONS TO MASON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TEAM

  (Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
achievements of the Mason County High School boys' basketball team. The 
Mason County Royals won the Kentucky State Boys' Basketball 
Championship on March 22, 2008, at Rupp Arena in Lexington.
  The Mason County Royals defeated the Covington Holmes Bulldogs 57-48 
in the championship game. Tournament MVP Darius Miller scored 19 of his 
game-high 24 points in the second half of the championship, to lead the 
Royals to victory. This year marked the 12th time in 28 years that the 
Mason County Royals advanced to the Sweet Sixteen Tournament and the 
second time the team has won the Kentucky State Championship. The young 
men on this team are not only championship-caliber players, by but all 
accounts, students and leaders who are a credit to their community.
  Finally, I want to congratulate the coaches and fans who support the 
team. Coach Chris O'Hern guided the Royals to victory. The team also 
received tremendous community support, evidenced by 17,000 fans that 
traveled to Lexington to attend the game.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me in congratulating the achievement 
of the Mason County Royals on their State championship. It's an honor 
to represent this team in the United States Congress.

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