[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 46 (Friday, April 1, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E605]
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  CONGRATULATING ROCK ISLAND HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM

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                        HON. ROBERT T. SCHILLING

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 1, 2011

  Mr. SCHILLING. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to congratulate the Rock 
Island High School Varsity Boys' Basketball team for their victory in 
the Illinois Class 3A State Championship. On Saturday, March 19, the 
Rock Island Rocks defeated Centralia High School 50-40 in a double 
overtime victory to clinch their first ever State Championship.
  I would like to commend each player's commitment, hard work and 
dedication to their team. Royce Muskeyvalley, Cameron Ruiz, Romal 
Davis, Chasson Randle, DaShawn Banks, Marquel Beasley, Devon Jones, 
Darquez Bonner, Denzel McCauley, Greg Henderson, Keith Keesy, and 
Shaquille Jalloh. In addition, I would like to extend my 
congratulations to the head coach, Thom Sigel, to the assistant 
coaches, Dan Coyne-Logan, Tony Hickman, Chad Baker, Damon and Brandon 
Colvin, Rod Leatherman, and Keith Beck, and to the athletic trainer, 
Tim Mangold. Finally, I wish to extend a special thanks to the parents, 
teachers and classmates who provided support and guidance to all the 
players.
  The Rocks finished their season with a remarkable record of 30-3. 
Their success was driven by incredible work ethic and devotion to team. 
For the nine graduating seniors, this memorable championship run will 
serve as the perfect conclusion to their high school careers.
  Again, congratulations to the Rock Island High School Varsity Boys' 
Basketball team and go Rocks!

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