[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 45 (Thursday, March 31, 2011)]
[House]
[Page H2117]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             CONGRATULATING THE GEORGE WASHINGTON PATRIOTS

  (Mrs. CAPITO asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the George 
Washington Patriots for winning the West Virginia Class AAA boys 
basketball championship. The third-seeded Patriots defeated top-seeded 
Wheeling Park 55-54 to take home the State title. This was a special 
win for Coach Rick Greene, as he was part of the team that gave the 
school its first basketball championship 40 years ago.
  In a close, intense game, the two teams battled to the end. In the 
final seconds, George Washington was leading 55-52 when Wheeling Park 
hit what looked to be a three-pointer. However, a review of the shot 
showed that it was only a two-pointer and George Washington won. Quite 
a finish.
  Having two boys who grew up playing basketball in West Virginia for 
Coach Greene, I have seen both the faces of elation and anguish. A game 
as competitive and well-fought as this shows the heart and dedication 
these young men and their coaches put in all season to get to this 
game. I want to congratulate both teams for tremendous seasons and for 
giving us such a memorable game.
  Congrats to Gee-Dub.

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