[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 49 (Monday, March 26, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E437]
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                           WOODLAWN CHAMPIONS

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 26, 2012

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Woodlawn High 
School Cardinals boys' basketball team, winners of the 2012 IHSA Class 
1A State Championship.
  After a successful 27 5 season, the Cardinals entered this year's 
tournament, where they defeated the Winnetka Raiders to advance to the 
championship game against the Carrollton Hawks. In a closely fought 
match, the Cardinals came from behind in the fourth quarter to defeat 
the Hawks by a margin of 48 45 and earn their school the first state 
basketball championship in its history.
  My congratulations go to Head Coach Shane Witzel and Assistant Coach 
Scott Owens and the dedicated players of the 2012 State Champion 
Woodlawn Cardinals team: Ty Coleman, Jayson Hapeman, Kris Harlow, 
Christian Hollenkamp, Logan Issac, Matt Kennedy, Gabe Owens, Brendan 
Petersen, Chase Phelps, Ryan Richardson, Jake Robinson, Bryson Sanders, 
A.J. Webb, and Logan Wollerman.
  These student-athletes have made their community proud and have 
represented Woodlawn honorably. I congratulate them on their 
championship and wish them the best of luck next season.

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