[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 140 (Tuesday, September 20, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1666-E1667]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  TRIBUTE TO THE DIXIE BOYS BASEBALL TEAM OF BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NORTH 
                                CAROLINA

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                           HON. MIKE McINTYRE

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 20, 2011

  Mr. McINTYRE. Mr. Speaker, it is my great pleasure to rise today to 
recognize the Dixie Boys baseball team of Brunswick County, North 
Carolina, for being named National Champions of the 2011 Dixie Boys 
World Series.
  This year, the Brunswick County team won every match against the 
other states without losing a single game. The team went on to win the 
2011 Dixie Youth World Series held in Beaufort, South Carolina, earning 
the title of National Champions on August 3, 2011. This is the fourth 
time that a North Carolina team has earned this title since 1956.
  In a true feat of excellence, the team from Brunswick scored 80 runs 
during its seven games, and failed to score in the double digits in 
only two of those seven games. As a team, Brunswick County had a strong 
batting average of .450, with team member Kevon Perkins leading with an 
astounding .750 average. With an outstanding number of 80 runs, this 
team truly deserves acclaim for their remarkable accomplishment in the 
Dixie Boys World Series.
  This was Brunswick County's third consecutive year as North 
Carolina's representing team for the Dixie Boys World Series. The 
Brunswick County Team went undefeated for its seven games of play, and 
showcased an unwavering mental and physical tenacity throughout the 
Dixie Boys championship. This is especially true for their victory over 
the reigning champion of the Dixie Boys championship, the same team 
which defeated North Carolina in the past championship game of two 
years ago.
  As founder of the Congressional Caucus on Youth Sports, and also as 
both a long-time little league coach and one who grew up playing 
baseball in, as well as a charter member of a youth baseball 
organization, I appreciate the dedication, determination, and teamwork 
that earned these players the esteemed title of National Champions.
  Mr. Speaker, the members of the Brunswick County baseball team 
deserve acclaim for their skill as well as for being outstanding 
ambassadors of Southeastern North Carolina, and the State of North 
Carolina. Their names are Gray Cheers, Dylan Howard, Shakeem Graham, 
Chris Graham, Hunter Price, Justin Wittkofsky, Kevon Perkins, Blain 
Hollis, Randy Mac Clark, Jerry Martin, Shelton Perkins, Garrett 
Scoggins and Dylan Darguzas. Coaches were Bobby Scoggins, Randy Fennell 
and Jeffrey Hollis.
  Mr. Speaker, I wish to honor and acknowledge accomplishments of not 
only the Brunswick County team, but also the parents, relatives and 
citizens who were so supportive of their children's efforts throughout 
this championship season. Of equal mention are the coaches and 
assistant coaches who were instrumental in guiding the team to becoming 
champions of the Dixie Boys World Series; without these coaches, 
victory would not have been possible.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in congratulating the 
Brunswick County

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Dixie Boys World Series Championship team and wishing them the very 
best in all of their future endeavors.

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