[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 85 (Tuesday, June 8, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1043]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CONCORDIA ORIOLES BASEBALL TEAM

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 8, 2010

  Mr. SKELTON. Madam Speaker, it is my honor to inform you that on 
Thursday, June 3, the Concordia High School Orioles baseball team 
became the 2010 1-A Missouri State Champions. Under Head Coach Nathan 
Beissenherz and Assistant Coach Brandon Figg, the team finished the 
season with a 19-3 record. This is the first state championship for any 
sport in Concordia High School history.
  After a 15-3 regular season record, the Orioles defeated Wellington 
(4-2) in the Class 1-A Sectional and then defeated Liberal (5-2) in 
Quarterfinal play. This earned the club a trip to the finals in 
Springfield, Missouri, which was hosted at Drury University's Meador 
Park. The Orioles then defeated St. Elizabeth (9-3) and played Brashear 
in the final game. The team played solid defense and took advantage of 
opportunities in the field and at the plate, which propelled the CHS 
Orioles baseball team over Brashear (6-1) to win the state 
championship.
  Members of the Concordia Orioles baseball team include: Collin 
Werths, Drew Smith, Kent Schuette, Dustin Heineken, Alic Frerking, 
Blake Smith, Tyler Tolias, Blake Heimsoth, Travis Flandermeyer, Jesse 
Flandermeyer, Carter Brown, Hayden Brown, Jacob Summers, Jacob Harms, 
Cale Brunkhorst, Zach Wolski, J.R. Langkrahr, Chris Latty, Josh Kock, 
assistant coach Brandon Figg and head coach Nathan Beissenherz.
  Madam Speaker, the members of the Concordia High School Orioles 
baseball team have distinguished themselves as the 2010 Class 1-A 
Missouri High School Baseball State Champions as well as the first 
state champions in Concordia High School history. I am sure that my 
colleagues will join me in wishing Coach Beiz and his team all the 
best.

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