[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 192 (Thursday, December 17, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E3059]
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 CONGRATULATING THE HARNETT CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL 2009 VARSITY FOOTBALL 
                                  TEAM

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                           HON. BOB ETHERIDGE

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 16, 2009

  Mr. ETHERIDGE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the 
Harnett Central High School Trojans football team in Angier, North 
Carolina, for their historic season and trip to the North Carolina High 
School Athletic Association State Championship football game this past 
Saturday, December 12, 2009 at Carter Finley Stadium in Raleigh. 
Saturday marked the first time any Harnett County school has made it to 
the state championship game since school district consolidation in the 
1970s. Harnett Central also made history this year by finishing the 
season with a 15 and 1 record, a record made more impressive because 
this is the first year the team has played in the 4-A conference.
  I am extremely proud of the dedication, determination, sportsmanship, 
and discipline of this talented football team and its coaches, and they 
are to be commended for their drive and perseverance. The 2009 team 
members include Anthony Johnson, A.J. Hayes, Jarrod Spears, Mike 
Murray, Jeremy Wells, Logan Klauka, Ocean Stroud, Torin Walker, Tate 
Wheelin, Brian Taylor, Jevon Morris, Nick Corbin, Brian Baker, Lemonte 
Taylor, Dalan Snow, Jacob Hyde, Shag Long, Kendrick Rodgers, Rico 
Currie, Michael Vahue, Todd Hodges, Donavon General, Dylan Kinton, 
Joseph Diniz, Ethan Gardner, Eric Upchurch, Jared Crumpler, Travis 
Jones, Alan Swan, Landon Ellington, Zack Avrette, Carlos Salas, Quincy 
Wells-Johnson, Alvin McLean, Frank Vetere, Wesely Smith, Johnathon 
Hill, Caleb Baker, Max Ramirez, Abiye Fubara, Jordan Keith, Tim 
McClain, Darius Forte, and Brandon McLean.
  Head Coach Marc Morris and his great team of assistant coaches, 
including Wayne Stewart, Bill Wyrick, Travis Gaster, Clayton Williams, 
Joseph Capps, Kenny Jones, Scott Riley, Rodney Ellis, worked tirelessly 
behind the scenes all season and are backbone of the team's success.
  I am proud to have the honor of representing this outstanding high 
school and I ask my colleagues to join me today in honoring these fine 
young athletes.