[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 16 (Tuesday, January 27, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E152]
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 RECOGNITION OF STEELTON-HIGHSPIRE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM FOR THEIR 
             SECOND CONSECUTIVE PIAA SINGLE A CHAMPIONSHIP

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                            HON. TIM HOLDEN

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 27, 2009

  Mr. HOLDEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 2008-2009 
Steelton-Highspire Steamrollers, from Steelton, PA in my congressional 
district. They completed an undefeated season with a victory over 
Clairton High School to become PIAA Single A State football champions.
  The Steamrollers certainly had a season to remember setting school 
records in wins, points, and games played. They established the longest 
winning streak in school history with 25 wins dating back to last year. 
The Rollers capped off the season by winning their fourth straight 
District 3 title and their second consecutive PIAA State Single A 
Championship.
  The Rollers were led by a group of seniors who will go down in 
Steelton-Highspire history as the most successful class in the great 
history of Steamroller football. In 4 years this group compiled a 
record of 51 wins and 9 losses winning the district title all 4 years 
and two state championships. The offense was led by senior tailback 
Jeremiah Young, who ran for 2,812 yards and 30 touchdowns on 283 
carries. Mr. Young broke the State's all-time career rushing record and 
stands seventh all time in the Nation with 9,027 yards.
  I congratulate Steelton-Highspire High School and Coach Rob Deibler 
on a season to remember.

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