[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 9 (Thursday, January 15, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E96]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING THE HAMILTON EMERALD KNIGHTS UPON WINNING THE 2008 NEW 
              YORK STATE BOYS SOCCER CLASS D CHAMPIONSHIP

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                          HON. JOHN M. McHUGH

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 15, 2009

  Mr. McHUGH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Hamilton 
Central School District Emerald Knights upon winning the 2008 New York 
State boys soccer class D championship. This was the second state boys 
soccer championship team in Hamilton Central School's history, and I am 
proud to represent them.
  On November 16, 2008, the Hamilton Emerald Knights won the New York 
State class D championship when they defeated the defending state 
champion Chazy Eagles, also from my upstate New York Congressional 
District, by a score of 4-3. In that game, the Emerald Knights rallied 
to come from behind and win after trailing the Eagles 3-0 with less 
than 18 minutes to play. Senior midfielder and First-Team All-State 
selection, Nathan Steward, tallied the Emerald Knight's first goal in 
the 63rd minute bending in a 30-yard shot from the right side into the 
top of the net. Senior midfielder Matthew Broedel cut the Knights' 
deficit to 3-2, netting a low shot to the far post with 8:05 left in 
regulation. Then, with 2:44 remaining, Nathan Steward's free kick once 
again found the leg of Matthew Broedel, whose second goal tied the game 
at 3-3. The game was finally settled only 42 seconds into the sudden 
death period when sophomore forward Daniel Kraynak scored the game-
winner for the Knights on a pass from senior Alex Thompson. William 
Keever's three saves in goal and a solid defensive effort helped earn 
Hamilton its first State championship since 1997. Of note, Matthew 
Broedel was named championship MVP.
  The Hamilton Emerald Knights completed the 2008 season with a record 
of 22-2. They were coached by Brian Latella and assistant coaches Brian 
Rose and Trevor Chapman; William Dowsland is the athletic director. 
Other team members were Alex Bowie, Bobby Dick, Phil Douchinsky, James 
Gorman, Blaine Holcomb, Mikey Jones, Adam MacBain, Brendon Meeks, 
Daniel Meeks, Jake Smith, Josh Sorosky, Jack Sullivan, Joe Taranto, 
Drew Thompson, Keith Upton and Tyler White. The scorekeepers were 
Robert Reed and Tim Noel. The managers were Lucas Ord, Brian Meeks, Ben 
Knect, and Ryan Tuttle. Team statisticians were Kaitlyn Askew and 
Alison Hansen.
  Madam Speaker, it is an honor to have the opportunity to recognize 
the Hamilton Emerald Knights boys soccer team for their significant 
accomplishment.

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