[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 176 (Thursday, December 12, 2013)]
[House]
[Page H7700]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATING THE DeSALES COLTS, KENTUCKY'S 2013 CLASS 2A HIGH SCHOOL 
                           FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS

  (Mr. YARMUTH asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. YARMUTH. Mr. Speaker, last weekend in Louisville, the world-
famous Twin Spires of Churchill Downs glowed orange in support of 
something the hallowed track knows well, a champion.
  The DeSales High School Colts of Louisville's South End entered the 
State championship on a streak of dominance, posting six shutouts, and 
holding opponents to just 9.4 points per game. When they lined up 
against Newport Central Catholic to play for the title on Saturday, the 
DeSales defense hadn't allowed a point in 2 weeks.
  Fueled by three touchdowns from all-time leading rusher Dylan Byrd, 
two passing scores from quarterback Nathan Roush, and a defense 
anchored by middle linebacker Matt Bouchard, the Colts overcame a tough 
opponent 34-26, taking State for the first time in school history.
  The title caps a remarkable 14-1 season for the Colts, who became 
only the second South End team ever to win State.
  For DeSales Head Coach Harold Davis, the title run offered a nice 
symmetry. Davis was a senior safety on the 1981 DeSales team, one of 
only two others in school history to play in the finals.
  The debate over the best Colts team in school history will continue 
back home, but there is no question this year's team now stands at the 
top. They might have been outsized through much of the playoffs, but 
they were never outmatched or outplayed.
  Mr. Speaker, today I am proud to join all of Louisville in honoring 
the DeSales Colts, Kentucky's 2013 Class 2A High School football 
champions. Go Colts.

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