[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 52 (Tuesday, April 1, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E480]
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             PUEBLO EAST HIGH SCHOOL MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM

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                          HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 1, 2014

  Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Pueblo East High 
School men's basketball team and their coach, Dave Ryder. In their 
third time in the State finals, the Pueblo East Eagles claimed their 
first Class 4A State basketball title. This was Coach Ryder's final 
year with the Eagles after teaching for 29 years and 10 years as head 
coach.
   After an exciting and challenging game, the Eagles production in the 
half court helped them beat Denver South 58 to 51. In a thrilling back 
and forth between these two teams, Pueblo East's defense made the 
difference, allowing their opponent to only score two points in the 
final 2:41 of the game.
   Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the Pueblo East men's basketball team 
and their extraordinary coach, Dave Ryder. Under Coach Ryder's expert 
guidance, the team captured their first men's basketball championship 
in school history, and built a base that I have no doubt will win many 
more State titles to continue their legacy of success.

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