[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 47 (Wednesday, March 21, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E401]
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   A TRIBUTE TO THE McCLUER NORTH HIGH SCHOOL STARS, WINNERS OF THE 
    MISSOURI CLASS 5 STATE TITLE FOR BASKETBALL AND STATE CHAMPIONS

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                           HON. WM. LACY CLAY

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 21, 2012

  Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Missouri's own 
Class 5 State Basketball Champions, the McCluer North High School 
Stars.
  McCluer North basketball and winning championships have become 
synonymous with one another, thanks to the tireless leadership of head 
coach Randy Reed and his group of determined and talented young men. 
High school students Alex Bluiett, Greg Brown, Galen Brown, Terrance 
Bush, Damon Clemons, Jacari Finley, Tremayne Garrett, Jordon Granger, 
Dorian Holland, Keith Jones, Mario McCoy, Bryon Ray, Zac Taylor, and 
Latron Thomas are now State champions.
  The Stars' run of excellence is unparalleled. In the past 6 years, 
McCluer North has won no fewer than 3 State championships and played 
for the State title 4 times, winning the State's most daunting district 
tournament 6 of the past 7 years. This season alone, the Stars won 26 
straight games, culminating in their heroic victory over their rivals, 
the Nixa Eagles. Their recent victory marks a fitting end to a season 
of hard work and perseverance. Their combination of athleticism, 
experience, depth, and talent proved to be more than their most 
challenging competitors could handle.
  Mr. Speaker, Coach Reed and the men of the McCluer North Stars are 
true examples of sportsmanship and character, and I urge my colleagues 
to join me in honoring their remarkable achievement.

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