[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 18 (Wednesday, February 6, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E103]
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RECOGNIZING THE LOCKPORT TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BOWLING TEAM'S STATE 
                              CHAMPIONSHIP

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                          HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 6, 2013

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Lockport 
Township High School Boys Bowling Team on winning their first Illinois 
High School Association championship.
  Although they were in 12th place earlier in the tournament and risked 
elimination, the Porters demonstrated toughness and determination to 
maintain a qualifying position. Their persistence eventually allowed 
them to overcome a 300 pin deficit.
  The Porters averaged an impressive 214 points per game, with their 
leading scorer and individual state champion, Shane Matejcek, scoring 
286 points in his fifth game to help keep his team in contention for 
the title. Shane would finish with a total of 2,924 pins, the second 
highest score in state history. The team entered the second day in 3rd 
place, but emerged victorious after an impressive display of teamwork 
on a 12 for 13 run of strikes.
  This victory is a reminder of how preparation, practice, and 
perseverance produce solid results, even when facing difficult 
challenges. Today, I am pleased to call on all my colleagues to join me 
in congratulating the young men of Lockport Township High School on 
winning the IHSA championship. Great job, Porters!

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