[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 170 (Tuesday, December 3, 2013)]
[House]
[Page H7405]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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1973 HOWARD HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TEAM
(Mr. CARNEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
Mr. CARNEY. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize the 1973
basketball team from Howard High School in Wilmington, Delaware. This
year marks 40 years since Howard's sensational '73 team won Delaware's
boys State championship with an undefeated season of 24-0.
Howard's '73 team wasn't the biggest; but the Wildcats were
disciplined, and they played with a lot of heart. They were led by
their brilliant guards David Roane and Kenny Hynson and the
irrepressible Mike Miller, who battled much taller players under the
boards.
Supported by a big family of coaches, teachers, classmates, and
Howard alumni, the Wildcats became the first team in Delaware history
to finish the season undefeated.
There were several games where it looked like Howard might get
knocked off, including a nail-biter against the much bigger Salesianum
in the State semifinal; but the Wildcats were always able to pull out
the victory in the end.
Today I want to recognize Howard High School's 1973 boys basketball
team, honor them for their historic season, and thank them for the work
they continue to do for youth in the State of Delaware.
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