[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 83 (Friday, May 30, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E896]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         CONGRATULATING REPUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL TIGERS BASKETBALL

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                            HON. BILLY LONG

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 30, 2014

  Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Republic High 
School Tigers Basketball Team for winning the Missouri Class 4 State 
Championship.
  The Tigers clinched the title with a thrilling finish, making a three 
pointer with only seven seconds left for a final score of 45-42. 
Members of the team include Dylan Bekemeier, Brock Yocum, Chase 
Hoffmann, Josh Vaughn, Dillen Ramsey, Dakota Fortner, Canyon Smith, 
Jordan Kerr, Cole Hurst, Cody Geiger, Tim Brazeal, and Cory Lafferty.
  Through their hard work and determination on and off the court, the 
Tigers developed into a truly great championship team, earning back to 
back state titles. The Tigers ended the season 27-4, remaining 
undefeated in their district. The Tigers were also the Central Ozark 
Conference Champions for the 2013-2014 season.
  I also want to commend Head Coach Trevyor Fisher for a job well-done 
on developing such a strong basketball program.
  The team, with the help of its coaches and the support of their 
families and community, persevered through the turmoil of the season 
and the trials of the state championships. Together, they grew as 
individuals and as a team, and their successes show what can be 
achieved through hard work, dedication, and belief.
  The Republic community is justifiably proud of this extraordinary 
group of young and talented student-athletes. I urge my colleagues to 
join me in congratulating the Republic Tigers as they celebrate their 
consecutive Class 4 Boys State Championships.

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