[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 46 (Tuesday, April 9, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E395]
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            HONORING MT. VERNON HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TEAM

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                            HON. LUKE MESSER

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 9, 2013

  Mr. MESSER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the accomplishment of 
the Mount Vernon High School girls basketball team in Fortville, 
Indiana.
  The Mt. Vernon girls varsity basketball team recently made school 
history by capturing the team's first state championship in their third 
title game appearance. The Marauders won the Indiana Class 3A State 
Basketball Championship 61-47 over Hamilton Heights.
  Mt. Vernon was led in scoring in the title game by freshman Sydney 
Shelton with 29 points and in rebounds by junior Erica Moore with 15, 
setting a Class 3A record for title game rebounds. In addition, senior 
Rachel Houck was named the winner of the Patricia L. Roy Mental 
Attitude Award for Class 3A Girls Basketball for her demonstrated 
excellence in mental attitude, scholarship, leadership, and athletic 
ability. The team finished the championship season with a record of 23-
4.
  I want to congratulate this team for showing great resolve and 
teamwork throughout the state tournament and in the title game. I also 
want to commend the team for representing themselves with class 
throughout the season, the tournament, and the remainder of the year.
  Congratulations go to starters Sydney Shelton, Shaely Duff, Rachel 
Houck, Erica Moore, and Ellie Balbach, along with teammates Taylor 
Riggs, Morgan Stricker, Jessica Grubb, Ariana Sandefur, Sadie Baugh, 
Maddie Walrod, Krista Shockley, Hannah Jones, and Olivia Coleman. For 
the leadership of this championship team, congratulations and accolades 
go to the head coach, Julie Shelton, and assistant coaches, Tom Kirby, 
Ashley Greulich, and Jeff Phares.
  I ask the entire 6th Congressional District to join me in 
congratulating the Mount Vernon High School girls varsity basketball 
team for their dedication, execution, and excellence this season.

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