[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 54 (Thursday, April 3, 2014)]
[House]
[Page H2859]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  CONGRATULATING BLACKMAN HIGH SCHOOL

  (Mr. DesJARLAIS asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. DesJARLAIS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend Blackman High 
School boys' and girls' basketball teams for winning State 
championships last week.
  The boys' team defeated Oak Ridge by a score of 60-58 by making an 
exciting comeback in the final minutes. In doing so, they captured 
their first State title and the first boys' basketball championship for 
a Rutherford County team since 1965.
  The girls' team, the Lady Blazes, had captured the school's first 
State championship in any team sport a week earlier.
  I especially want to acknowledge the Lady Blazes' Crystal Dangerfield 
for her work both on and off the court. Named the No. 7 college 
prospect for 2016 by ESPN, Dangerfield was also awarded this year's 
Tennessee Gatorade Player of the Year. This prestigious accomplishment 
recognizes a student's athletic achievement, as well as academic 
success and overall character. Ms. Dangerfield certainly fits the bill, 
with volunteer work with her church and active involvement in the local 
literacy outreach program.
  I know the city of Murfreesboro is so incredibly proud of these young 
men and women, and I wish them continued success in the future.

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