[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 181 (Thursday, December 19, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1906]
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         VERMILION CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL CAPTURES STATE 1A CROWN

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                     HON. CHARLES W. BOUSTANY, JR.

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 19, 2013

  Mr. BOUSTANY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Vermilion 
Catholic High School Screamin' Eagles of Abbeville for recently winning 
Louisiana's Class 1A state championship over the Saint Frederick 
Catholic High School Warriors on December 14, 2013, in the Mercedes-
Benz Superdome in New Orleans. With a convincing 63-18 win, there was 
no doubt which team deserved to be crowned state champions.
  The Vermilion Screamin' Eagles team capped off its perfect 10-0 
season with an offensive display that kept fans on the edge of their 
seats. After trailing 3-0 early in the game, the Screamin' Eagles 
answered by scoring 42 of the next 49 points. It was too much for Saint 
Frederick to overcome as Vermilion continued its scoring barrage on 
offense and special teams while its defense refused to give the 
Warriors an opening. Vermilion used a balanced attack as it passed for 
269 yards while rushing for another 216 yards. Recording 16 first downs 
was key to establishing a new Class 1A championship record for most 
points in a game.
  Congratulations to Coach Russell Kuhns and his team as this state 
championship comes on the ten year anniversary of the Class 1A crown 
Vermilion won in 2003.
  I look forward to next year's football season and wish the Screamin' 
Eagles team good luck in defending its crown.

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