[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 62 (Monday, May 6, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E595]
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

                          Monday, May 6, 2013

  Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Walnut Grove 
Lady Tigers Basketball Team for winning the Missouri Class 1 Girls 
State Championship.
  The Lady Tigers clinched the title with a thrilling finish, making a 
free throw with 1 second left for a final score of 47-46. Members of 
the team include Miranda Allison, Audree Crain, Carrigan Comstock, 
Ellen Hayter, Heather Harman, Lexi Harman, Shelby Harman, Megan Shuler, 
Madisyn Freeze, and Karsyn Hejna.
  Through their hard work and dedication on and off the court, the Lady 
Tigers developed into a truly great championship team. The Lady Tigers 
ended the season 30-2, which set a school record for most wins in a 
season.
  I also want to commend Head Coach Rory Henry and Assistant Coaches 
Deidre Parks and Jeff Cope for a job well-done on developing such a 
strong basketball program.
  The Walnut Grove community is justifiably proud of this extraordinary 
group of young and talented student-athletes. I urge my colleagues to 
join me in congratulating the Walnut Grove Lady Tigers as they 
celebrate their Class 1 Girls State Championship.

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