[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 164 (Monday, November 18, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1688]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING THE CARLISLE INDIANS FOR WINNING THE TEXAS CLASS A BASEBALL 
                           CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE

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                           HON. LOUIE GOHMERT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 18, 2013

  Mr. GOHMERT. Mr. Speaker, recognition and rousing congratulations are 
due to the Carlisle High School Varsity Baseball Team in completing an 
outstanding season which concluded with the team's triumph in the 2013 
Class A state baseball tournament.
   Through hard work and determination, the Carlisle Indians defeated 
the Stamford Bulldogs with a final score of 6-1.
   Within the first innings of the first state championship game in 
Carlisle's history, it was abundantly clear that the Indians were 
dominating the game. At the conclusion of the fifth inning and after 
twelve hits by the Indians, Carlisle already held a 5-1 lead over the 
Bulldogs thanks to an exceptional performance by the team's offense and 
defense.
   The Indians maintained their lead through the seventh and final 
inning--granting the team the prestigious title of Texas State Baseball 
Champions.
   The Carlisle Indians made history for their high school by bringing 
home Carlisle's first state title. Their success has been attributed to 
the excellent leadership of their athletic staff, their outstanding 
veteran pitching lineup, the reliability of their defense, and timely 
hitting when they had to have it. This season alone, the Indians 
produced 18 shutouts, and ultimately finished the season with an 
incredible record of 29-1.
   The Carlisle Indians exemplify what it means to work as a team. The 
players and staff seamlessly united their efforts to produce a sound 
performance that culminated with their capturing the victory. Their 
sportsmanship, humility, determination, hard work, and skill are to be 
commended, admired, and emulated.
   The winning team was led to victory by an outstanding coaching and 
administrative staff including: Head Baseball Coach, Wesley Colley; 
Athletic Director and Assistant Coach, Rocky Baker; Assistant Coach, 
Cal Goss; Assistant Coach, Bob Tamplin; Manager, Ty Kennedy; Manager, 
Colby Draper; Strength and Conditioning Instructor, Clay Baker; 
Principal, Sarah Baker; and Superintendent, Michael R. Payne.
   Great praise goes to the team members who played through and secured 
the team's first state title: Ty Baker, Kyle Byrd, Clay Allphin, Ben 
Goss, Caleb Colley, Shadow Sanders, Dylan Sanders, Cooper Grigsby, 
Jaylan Holland, Zach Brightwell, Michael Savala, Gunner Baker, Collin 
Gray, Justin McMurtry, Dalton Sanders, and Kolton Heim.
   Accolades must also be given to the players' families and the entire 
community of supporters who reside in Rusk County, who embraced the 
warrior spirit for which the team was named. Without these devoted 
fans' support and encouragement, the Indians' road to the championship 
would have been much more difficult.
   It is with great pride that I join the constituents of the First 
District of Texas in congratulating the players and athletic staff of 
the 2013 Class A Champion Carlisle High School Varsity Baseball Team. 
Their legacy is now recorded in the Congressional Record that will 
endure as long as there is a United States of America.

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