[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 164 (Wednesday, December 19, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1966-E1967]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     CONGRATULATING THE NIGHTHAWKS OF NORTHERN GUILFORD HIGH SCHOOL

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                           HON. HOWARD COBLE

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 19, 2012

  Mr. COBLE. Mr. Speaker, there is an old saying that goes, the ``third 
time is a charm.'' In the case of the football team at Northern 
Guilford High School, the new expression should be, the ``third time is 
perfection.'' That is because this football team, located in the Sixth 
District of North Carolina, just won its third straight state high 
school football championship. This time, however, the title capped a 
perfect 15-0 season.
  On December 1, 2012, the Nighthawks of Northern Guilford High School 
defeated Charlotte Catholic 64-26 to capture its third consecutive 
NCHSAA Class 3-AA championship. Senior T.J. Logan led the way by 
rushing for an unbelievable 510 yards and scoring eight touchdowns. 
This was the third straight title for longtime Head Coach Johnny 
Roscoe. In 2010, Northern Guilford went 14-2 to win the first 
championship. In 2011, the Nighthawks completed a 14-1 season to secure 
its second straight title. This year, no one stopped the Nighthawks on 
the way to a 15-0 season that culminated in their third crown in three 
years.
  What is left for Northern Guilford to accomplish following this 
three-year run? I'm sure Coach Roscoe, always the perfectionist, could 
point to many areas for improvement during the season and the title 
contest. But it is hard to argue against perfection. I think Ed Hardin, 
the outstanding sports columnist for the (Greensboro) News & Record 
stated it best: ``We might never see anything like this again in these 
parts,'' Hardin wrote, ``and in the coming years we'll look back and 
debate about this team. Was it the best we ever saw? Was the remarkably 
talented (T.J.) Logan the best player we ever produced in Guilford 
County? You could make that argument. The game played out like the 
season. Fast start, confounding moments and then brilliance.''
  That brilliance was a team effort all the way and led by Coach 
Roscoe, who has been around football for four decades. Coach Roscoe was 
ably assisted by Brian Thomas, Ben Hepler, Richard Burton, Todd Sharp, 
Lee Meekins, Chris Vaughan, Chris Harris, and Justin Davis. All of 
these coaches will tell you that the Nighthawks' perfect season was 
also due to the fine efforts provided by Team Trainer Justin Ollis, 
Assistant Trainer Valerie Smith, Team Physician Kirstin Shepperson and 
Team Managers Jenne Livingston, Sydney Monroe, Taylor Phillips, Ashlyn 
Thomas, and Mercedes Wiglesworth, along with Ball Boy Britt Thomas.
  Every one of the 2012 champion Nighthawks can take pride in the 
completion of this perfect season. They include: Tre Purcell, C.J. 
Freeman, Brett Welch, Cameron Harris, Mook Reynolds, Robert Willcox, 
T.J. Logan, AJ Love, Nick Jones, Austin Coltrane, Justin Wallace, 
Daniel Kelly, Matt Page, Burney Sindab, Tucker Hord, Molick Scott, 
Chris Ripberger, Malik Parker, Matthew McGarry, Max Maynard, Rory 
Bergen, Bernard Sindab, T.J. Ruff, Josh Parker, Johnny Loflin, Jacob 
King, Ryan Johnston, Nick Fryer, Mason Monroe, TyShawn Reese, Austin 
Simmons, Josh Covington, Max Klietsch, Dylan Hakala, Trey French, Eric 
Hong, Josh Steele, Kamen Smith, Chris Forlano, Trevor McKee, Steven 
Branz, Jalen Hollins, Malik Hampton-Prioleau, Andrew Keen, John 
Wagoner, Tristen Simmons, Alex Hasler, Carlos Williams, Terrell Headen, 
Bret Unkel, and Duncan Taylordean.
  A winning season also requires support from school administrators and 
leaders and Northern Guilford has a winning team there, too. 
Congratulations are appropriate for Principal Will Laine, Assistant 
Principals Doug Foutty and Travis Ward, and Athletic Director Brian 
Thomas. All can take pride in three straight state championships.

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  Last, but far from least, we have to mention Nighthawk Nation. I am 
sure that everyone associated with the football team will tell you that 
Northern Guilford's formidable fan base spurred them on to victory. No 
doubt that the students, parents, faculty, staff, and supporters of 
Northern Guilford football are beaming with pride following a third 
state championship.
  The seniors on this team will move on to their next adventures. For 
the returning Nighthawks, I am sure they have already begun their 
dreams of four in a row. If that happens, I plan to be back here again 
next year offering my own congratulations. For now, on behalf of the 
citizens of the Sixth District of North Carolina, we congratulate and 
thank the football team at Northern Guilford High School for showing us 
how perfection can be achieved. The third time is a charm indeed.

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