[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 143 (Wednesday, September 10, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1747]
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CONGRATULATING THE STOCKDALE HIGH SCHOOL MUSTANGS VARSITY BASEBALL TEAM

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                          HON. KEVIN McCARTHY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 10, 2008

  Mr. McCARTHY of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
student athletes and coaches of the Stockdale High School Mustangs 
varsity baseball team. The Mustangs won the 2008 Central Section 
Division I Baseball Championship, also known as the Valley Baseball 
Championship, on May 22, 2008. In addition, the Stockdale Mustangs 
baseball team was ranked 2nd in the entire state of California 
(Division I) and 20th in the nation. Its achievements make the Mustangs 
the highest ranking team in Kern County history.
  On May 22, 2008, the Stockdale Mustangs defeated Clovis High School 
7-6 in its final game of the season to win, for the first time in 
Mustang history, the Valley Baseball Championship. This was a truly 
outstanding achievement to cap a remarkable season, a season where the 
Mustangs finished with a record of 31-1. The game was an amazing come-
from-behind victory, where the Mustangs scored three runs to tie the 
score in the bottom of the sixth, and pulled ahead two innings later 
with a game-winning single to right field. With the Mustangs' optimism, 
athleticism, skill and hard work, the Stockdale High School fans, 
students and community members were treated to an exciting and 
memorable championship game.
  I would like to extend my congratulations to the Stockdale High 
School Mustangs student athletes for their impressive championship win 
and strong 2008 season. The 2008 roster included Ryan Lay, Jeff 
Dolinar, Jonathan Broida, Kyle Desimone, Ryan Drown, Greg Osteen, J.D. 
Reed, Philip Valos, Dominic Chavez, Justin Williamson, Brock Allen, 
Jared Schweitzer, Travis Boos, Ren Floyd, Ryan Atherly, Travis 
Maytubby, Imaad Nuriddin, Scott Denesha, Eric Matthews, K.C. Hobson, 
Tyler Boren, Aaron Hartman, Steven Eyherabide, Ryan Espinoza, and team 
manager Jack Robson.
  I also want to congratulate the coaching staff who helped lead the 
team to its championship season. The Mustangs head coach is Dan Lemon 
and his coaching staff includes assistant coaches Greg Showers, Travis 
Debondt, Butch Hobson, and Lance Stevens.
  Participation in extracurricular activities is a wonderful component 
of a high school education because it provides opportunities for 
leadership, teamwork and competition. These essential characteristics 
for a well-rounded education are especially distinct in the Stockdale 
High School's exemplary athletic programs. The months of physical and 
mental training and the dedication to teamwork that was required to win 
this Valley Championship, as well as all their unprecedented 
achievements, will benefit these young men in their years to come.
  On behalf of the residents of the 22nd Congressional District, I once 
again commend the Stockdale High School Mustangs on winning the 2008 
Central Section Division I Baseball Championship, and I know the 
parents, teachers, neighbors and fans of our community will remember 
this season for many years to come.

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