[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 168 (Thursday, December 27, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2003]
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       TRIBUTE TO THE BAKERSFIELD COLLEGE RENEGADE FOOTBALL TEAM

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                          HON. KEVIN McCARTHY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 27, 2012

  Mr. McCARTHY of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
Bakersfield College Renegades, who captured the 2012 California 
Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) State Championship in 
football on December 8, 2012.
  Winning this championship was truly a team effort on both the 
offensive and defensive side of the ball. But this thrilling victory 
was the product of months of skill, hard work, and unequivocal 
determination to win from every player, coach, and support staff--from 
summer practices, to winning the first game of the season against Santa 
Ana College, to defeating City College of San Francisco in the 
championship game, 35-14. Overcoming obstacles early in the season, 
this team practiced consistency and perseverance throughout the rest of 
the season to cap off an amazing 11-2 record, winning games by an 
average margin of over three touchdowns.
  This championship is also a milestone for Bakersfield College, 
winning its first CCCAA state championship in football and paving the 
road for future victories. From the first game of the season at 
Memorial Stadium, our community has been 100% behind this football 
team, packing the stadium with roaring crowds, especially the 
championship game at home.
  Above all, what makes this achievement so special has been the 
players' appreciation for each other as they fought hard for victories 
this season, never losing sight of their ultimate goal--the CCCAA state 
championship. Players often said they never lost faith and kept pushing 
each other to ensure win after win. Embodying the team concept, when 
running back Jalen Sykes, the team MVP, received his trophy after the 
title game, he handed it to another teammate saying, ``This is for the 
offensive line.''
  I commend Renegade head coach Jeff Chudy and his coaching staff for 
their leadership and ability to mold this winning team. Coach Chudy 
brought all the players together so each one not only knew his 
individual responsibilities, but also knew of the importance of how the 
sum of each player's individual role cohesively formed a unit to 
successfully execute play after play, to win the day and ultimately the 
season.
  As a former student at Bakersfield College, I join our community in 
congratulating the coaches and players for their achievement. The 2012 
Renegade coaching staff includes: Head Coach Jeff Chudy, Defensive 
Coordinator/LB's Reggie Bolton, and Offensive Coordinator/QB's Carl 
Dean. The 2012 CCCAA State Championship Renegade football team 
includes: Mercy Maston, Brian Burrell, Curtis McGregor, Franklin 
Simmons IV, Grant Campbell, Brock Martin, Robert Burns, Chris Hannible, 
Juan Carbajal, Kelyon Hollis, Aaron Kolb, Austin Tijeriana, Shannon 
James, Alfonzo Jackson, Jr., Cody Jones, Daniel Cherry, Cole Murry, 
Chaz Adams, Hamid Camara, Sterling Fuggett, Tyler Schleicher, Joey 
Stuart, Donny Siewell, Walter Hunt, Brock Baize, Kwame Johnson, Jalen 
Sykes, Ryan Salinas, Salim Cleghorne, Mason Often, Keith Fingers, 
Daviyoun Golden, Osvaldo Sombo, Jim Leathers, Bruce Volaski, Zack 
Puente, Curtis Fainter, Brandon Tillman, John Oglesby, Beau-Riley 
Pearson, Kevin Boyer, Jorge Villarreal, Alex Cortez, Dominic 
Rutherford, Brodie Scott, John Christie, Josh Ringer, Braylen Lejander, 
Jordan Alvarez, Justin Verrell, Christian Barrios, Kenneth Dunston, 
Donovan Rutherford, Brandon Sarabia, Arturo Patino, Joseph Jaurez, 
Julio Regla, Ricardo Figueroa, Justin Wallace, Christian Soto, Hilberto 
Flores, Sabastian Prince, Leonel Del Toro, Ever Mondragon, Tyler Fries, 
Darryle Baker, Tim Martinez, John Palacios, Mike Dunn, Ron Douglas, 
Stewart Bandy, Hernan Rocha, Thomas Hearn, Tanner Melson, Dandy 
Hannible, Clinton Carter, Onosai Sotoa, Jacob Miller, and Randy 
Armstrong. On behalf of our proud community, Go Gades!

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