[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 56 (Thursday, April 2, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E882-E883]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           IN RECOGNITION OF PRINCETON'S BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM

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                          HON. BRAD ELLSWORTH

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 2, 2009

  Mr. ELLSWORTH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the 
Princeton Community High School Boys Basketball Team for winning its 
first 3A State Championship. The victory capped a perfect 29-0 season 
for the Tigers and earned them their first state title in school 
history.
  The Tigers defeated the Rochester Zebras by a score of 81-79 in a 
thrilling double overtime victory at Conseco Fieldhouse in 
Indianapolis. I was able to attend the game and it was one of the best 
I've seen, with 16 lead changes and a last second pair of free throws 
to put Princeton over the top.
  As Tigers' coach Tom Weeks said, ``That's what Indiana high school 
basketball is about. It doesn't get any better than what we saw 
tonight.''
  These young men are shining examples of the idea that success in life 
comes to those who are willing to set goals and work hard to achieve 
them. They are an inspiration to me and everyone in the Princeton, 
Indiana, community who have followed them throughout the years.
  Go Tigers!

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