[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 57 (Wednesday, April 24, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E540]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         WALNUT GROVE LADY TIGERS BASKETBALL TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP

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                            HON. BILLY LONG

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 24, 2013

  Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Republic High 
School Boys Basketball Team for winning the Missouri Class 4 State 
Championship.
  Winning the state championship is a proud moment these boys achieved 
through team work and commitment. Members of the team include: Ty 
Abney, Jake Fletcher, Derric Mertes, Grant Hancock, Marcus Miller, 
Dylan Bekemeier, Canyon Smith, Cody Geiger, Chase Hoffmann, Dillen 
Ramsey, Dakota Fortner, Josh Vaughn, Jordan Kerr, Brock Yocum, and 
managers Tyler O'Dell and Zach McGill. Through their hard work and 
dedication they finished the season with an overall record of 28-4 and 
the Missouri Class 4 State Championship.
  I also want to commend the coaching staff, which includes Head Coach 
Trevyor Fisher, Dan Stander, and Donny Call, for a job well done. This 
season was Coach Fisher's first year at the program, and he certainly 
begins his head coaching career on a strong foundation.
  The Republic Basketball Team had tremendous support throughout their 
season; their friends, family, and fans attended the tournaments, 
cheered them on throughout the basketball season and followed them to 
Columbia for the state championship. Over 500 fans welcomed the team 
home for a victory celebration.
  This win is a proud moment for the team and the community, and I urge 
my colleagues in congratulating the team on their victory.

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