[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 83 (Tuesday, June 5, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E981]
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 HONORING SOUTH STANLY HIGH SCHOOL, HOME OF THE 2012 NORTH CAROLINA 1A 
                 BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL STATE CHAMPIONS

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                           HON. LARRY KISSELL

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 5, 2012

  Mr. KISSELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the students, 
faculty, staff and coaches of South Stanly High School in Norwood, 
North Carolina. This past weekend, the South Stanly Rowdy Rebel Bulls 
baseball and softball programs finished their seasons with each team 
capturing its second North Carolina 1 A State Championship, handily 
winning their championship games held this weekend in Durham and 
Raleigh, respectively. With their combined victories, South Stanly High 
School became just the third program in the history of North Carolina 
baseball and fast-pitch softball to sweep both titles in the same 
season.
  The South Stanly baseball team finished the 2012 season with a 30 4 
record, capping the season with a 6 1 victory over Voyager Academy in 
the State Championship game. I congratulate head coach Terry Tucker, 
who, in his fourth year with the program, has led the team to its third 
state championship appearance and its second state championship since 
2009.
  The South Stanly softball team finished the 2012 season with a 27 7 
record, completing the season with a 9 2 win over Camden to win the 
state title. I congratulate South Stanly softball head coach David 
Poplin, who led the team to its second title since 1998.
  Most importantly, sincere congratulations are due to the dedicated 
young men and women of these two teams. Their hard work and sacrifice 
throughout the season put them on the road to championships, and 
together their dedication and focus has brought two more state titles 
back to Norwood.
  Folks throughout our community have always had a way of banding 
together in support of one another, and this year's baseball and 
softball seasons showed a perfect example of that at South Stanly. From 
dedicated parents and siblings, to friends and church members, our 
community came out in full force to cheer the Rowdy Rebel Bulls on to 
victory. I'm honored to represent the people of Stanly County, the 
players and their dedicated families, and the coaches and faculty of 
the school.
  Before Congress and our great nation, I am proud to recognize the 
members of South Stanly High School's baseball and softball teams, 
Coach Tucker and Coach Poplin, Principal Mike Campbell, Athletic 
Director Sean Whitley and the entire Stanly County community as a whole 
for another local championship season. Go Rowdy Rebel Bulls!

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