[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 43 (Tuesday, March 29, 2011)]
[House]
[Page H2023]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATIONS TO THE MOUNT VERNON HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

  (Mr. ENGEL asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to represent the entire city of 
Mount Vernon, New York, and today I rise to congratulate the Mount 
Vernon Knights high school basketball team for winning the New York 
State Federation Tournament of Champions, Class AA. They beat Christ 
the King from New York City, the winner of last year's championship, 
84-78 in overtime on Sunday in Albany, New York.
  Jabarie Hinds led his team with 14 of his 31 points in the fourth 
quarter and overtime to earn MVP honors as Mount Vernon won its fifth 
State Federation title in program history.
  Congratulations also to Coach Bob Cimmino on his fourth championship. 
His team won their last 10 games and snapped the 12-game winning streak 
of Christ the King.
  Mount Vernon showed its grit and determination by coming back after 
being down 20-11 after one quarter and 33-28 at the half. The Knights 
took the lead with less than 1 minute in regulation and never trailed 
after that.
  Other high scorers for Mount Vernon were Khalid Samuels with 21 
points and Isaiah Cousins with 12.
  Mount Vernon, representing the Public High School Athletic 
Association in Westchester, got to the title game with a 70-63 win over 
Boys and Girls High School of New York City in Saturday's semifinal 
round.
  Congratulations to these players and their coach. While March Madness 
has gripped the rest of the Nation, in Mount Vernon we are very proud 
of our Knights. I am sure these champions have a bright future and will 
look back proudly at their accomplishment in the years to come.

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