[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 6 (Wednesday, January 18, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E32]
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                    STALEY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 18, 2012

  Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize the 
outstanding achievement of the Staley Falcons High School football team 
on defeating the Kirkwood Pioneers, by a score of 35-21, to win the 
Class 5 State Championship.
  The Falcons finished their incredible season by posting an undefeated 
14-0 record. In a hard-won championship game, Staley scored an 80-yard 
drive in the 4th quarter, taking 7 minutes off the clock. Staley then 
made a defensive stop to win the school's first-ever state title, and 
the first football title for the North Kansas City School District. 
Staley's football team also became the first in Missouri history to 
have two-2,000 yard rushers, with Morgan Steward earning 2225 yards and 
Trent Hosick 2054 yards.
  I want to recognize the great leadership of the team, including Head 
Coach Fred Bouchard and the work of his assistant coaches. I also want 
to acknowledge the work of Superintendent Todd White, and Principal 
Clark Mershon as additional keys to success.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me in congratulating the Staley 
Falcons High School football team on their perfect season and State 
Championship. It is an honor to represent this team in the United 
States Congress and I wish them the best of luck in the seasons to 
come.

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