[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 56 (Thursday, April 2, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E868]
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       RECOGNIZING THE NORTHLAND HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM

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                         HON. PATRICK J. TIBERI

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 2, 2009

  Mr. TIBERI. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to 
Northland High School in Columbus, Ohio. Northland High School is in my 
congressional district, and as a Northland graduate, I am proud to 
recognize a school that not only excels in academics but also 
distinguishes itself on the basketball court. The Northland High School 
basketball team recently won the 2009 Ohio Division I Boys Basketball 
Championship. In the championship game, Northland defeated Cincinnati 
Princeton 60 to 58.
  The basketball team is an outstanding example of hard work, 
determination and perseverance. They had 27 wins and only one loss in 
the 2008-2009 season, and have earned the first boys basketball title 
in school history.
  They are led by their top scorer, Jared Sullinger, who was recently 
named the Associated Press ``Mr. Basketball'' for Ohio, Junior James 
``JD'' Weatherspoon, Seniors Sam Belisle, Dimonde Hale, Ricky Bennett 
and Javon Cornley, along with teammates Charles Edgerton, Quentin 
Henderson, Trey Burke, Lavante Justice, Ke'Chaun Lewis, Jordan Potts, 
Devon Scott, Jakyl Cornley, and Roberto Pierre.
  The team is led by Head Coach J. Satch Sullinger; Assistants Frank 
Smith, Michael Clouse, Leigh Horston and Jerome White.
  It is an honor to represent such a fine group of young people who 
have a strong dedication to team work and academics. I know each one of 
them will treasure the memories of their championship season and I 
commend them, and the Northland community, for this truly great 
achievement.

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