[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 22 (Monday, February 22, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E177]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING MODESTO CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM

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                         HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 22, 2010

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend and 
congratulate the Modesto Christian High School Varsity Football Team 
upon winning the California Interscholastic Federation Small Schools 
State Football Championship on Friday, December 18, 2009. The team will 
be honored on Thursday, January 7, 2010.
  The Modesto Christian High School Varsity Football Team consists of 
31 players including: Isaiah Burse, Jose Oseguera, Keaton Engel, Kevin 
Roya, Damien Bell-White, Nate Sudfeld, Aaron Brown, Dominic Dami, Alec 
Pearson, David Sielin, Dustin Hayes, Ryn Megee, Raymond Nelson, Nathan 
Straubinger, Johnny Juvera, Nick Carson, Brandon Baker, Danie Hague, 
Tyke Andrew, Vince Rovedatti, Cody Daniel, Matt Heinrich, Michael 
Fahlgren, Steve Rubalcava, Evan Schwartz, Vinny Warda, Jacob Alameda, 
Josh Lane, Tyler Jamison, Thomas Deshields and Colin Lane. The team was 
led by Head Coach, Mike Parsons and the rest of the coaching staff: Ron 
Megee, Andy Strickland, P. Jay Thiriault, Darin Higgins, Steve Gleason, 
Adam Foster, Mark Dobbins and Noel Alfaro.
  The hard work and dedication of the entire team led the Modesto 
Christian Crusaders to an undefeated season; winning eleven regular 
season games, three section playoff games and the final championship 
game with a final 15-0 record. The team not only won all of the games 
they played, but they dominated their opponents, averaging 45 points 
per game.
  With Modesto Christian Principal Cynthia Jewel and Athletic Director 
Greg Pearce cheering the team on, the team made their way to the 
championship game. The game was held at the Home Depot Field in Carson, 
California against Parker High School of San Diego, California. 
Parker's football team entered the game with an 11-2 record, and a 45-
point scoring average per game.
  With Isaiah Burse as quarterback, the Crusaders were able to move the 
ball quickly throughout the game. However, Parker was able to move the 
ball equally as well, leading to a nail biter. In the final minutes of 
the game, the Crusaders were holding on to a 44-40 lead, but Parker was 
moving the ball quickly down the field. With fourth-and-goal at the 
two, and 1 minute 40 seconds to play, the Crusaders defense dug deep to 
hold the Parker offense. The Crusaders were able to pick up a first 
down, triggering a celebration on their sideline and a final score of 
44-40, with Modesto Christian on top.
  Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend and congratulate the 2009 
Modesto Christian High School Football Team upon its achievements and 
upon becoming the California Interscholastic Federation Small Schools 
State Football Champions. I invite my colleagues to join me in wishing 
the entire team and coaching staff congratulations on its many 
accomplishments this season.

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