[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 48 (Wednesday, March 26, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E442]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         RECOGNIZING THE LONE PEAK HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TEAM

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                          HON. JASON CHAFFETZ

                                of utah

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 26, 2014

  Mr. CHAFFETZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise to acknowledge the Lone Peak High 
School basketball team, who made history in Utah this month. For the 
first time ever, the state basketball championship has been won by the 
same team for 4 consecutive years.
  The Lone Peak Knights, led by a group of seniors with unprecedented 
success, completed their latest championship run with a decisive 
victory over the outstanding Pleasant Grove High School.
  Congratulations to the greatest team in Utah high school basketball 
on making history with their 4 consecutive seasons of excellence 
culminating in the 2014 5A State Championship. Coach Quincy Lewis 
deserves recognition for producing consistent results, including last 
year's award for best high school basketball team in the Nation 
according to website Max Preps.
  I recognize the contributions of each player to this historic 
achievement. In particular, I acknowledge the unprecedented success of 
the senior players who have contributed to each of the 4 state 
championship titles won during their career at Lone Peak High. Seniors 
T.J. Hawes, Zach Frampton, Jantzen Allphin, McKay Webster and Spencer 
Curtis have now played their last game as Knights, but they can be 
proud of their contributions to this team during their high school 
careers.
  Finishing their season with a 23-3 record, the Knights scored a 
blistering 14 3-point shots during the championship game. Spectacular 
performances by Hawes and Frampton made the victory a decisive one. 
Hawes scored a game high 29 points, including making 8 of 14 shots from 
three-point range. Frampton dominated the scoreboard in the early part 
of the game with 21 points before halftime and ultimately ending the 
night with a double double.
  The win must also be credited to the impressive execution of younger 
players who will continue to build on the success of this season.
  Mr. Speaker, high school basketball is a competitive sport that 
places great physical demands on players. These young people have 
worked hard to balance the rigorous demands of their sport with 
impressive academic achievements. They reflect the best today's youth 
have to offer. I honor their commitment, dedication and achievements 
and look forward to the contributions each one is sure to make in the 
future, both on and off the basketball court.

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