[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 177 (Friday, November 18, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2107]
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         MILFORD HIGH SCHOOL STATE CHAMPION CROSS COUNTRY TEAM

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                       HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 18, 2011

  Mr. McCOTTER. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to acknowledge Michigan's 
Division 1 State Champion Cross Country team from Milford High School. 
On November 5, 2011 the Milford Mavericks outran the Hartland Eagles to 
claim the title, placing three runners among the state's top five 
finalists.
  After a season that saw great success in both dual meets and 
invitationals, Milford won the West Division of the Lakes Conference in 
the Kensington Lakes Activities Association with a record of 5-0. The 
Eagles placed 2nd in the talent laden Lakes Conference meet behind 
Hartland. Moving on to the undeniably toughest MHSAA Regional, the 
Eagles' 55 point total topped conference rivals Hartland and Lakeland 
with 83 and 94, respectively.
  Head Coach Brian Salyer's harriers were determined to take the state 
title as the starter's pistol sounded at Michigan International 
Speedway. The Kensington Lake Activities Association Lakes Conference 
placed an incredible four teams in the top five state finalists. 
Milford avenged the stinging conference loss to Hartland by legging out 
a 1st place finish of 128 over 2nd place Hartland's 172. Waterford Mott 
took 3rd with 177 and Lakeland finished 5th with 188.
  Mr. Speaker, the 2011 Milford Mustangs deserve to be recognized for 
their determination, achievement and spirit, and I am very proud of 
their fortitude and effort. I ask my colleagues to join me in 
congratulating the Mavericks for obtaining this spectacular title and 
in honoring their devotion to our community and country.

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