[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 149 (Tuesday, December 9, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1761]
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             HONORING THE NEW PALESTINE HIGH SCHOOL DRAGONS

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                            HON. LUKE MESSER

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 9, 2014

  Mr. MESSER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the New Palestine High 
School Dragons on their first state football championship.
  The Dragons faced off against the New Prairie Cougars on November 
28th at Lucas Oil Stadium. During their first appearance in the Indiana 
state football finals in more than 20 years, the team made their mark 
by breaking the record for total points, total yards, and most 
touchdowns and extra points. In the end, the Dragons won the Class 4A 
state final 77-42 over the Cougars.
  I am proud of these young men for not only their remarkable win, but 
also for the Hoosier sportsmanship that they each displayed throughout 
the game. Their dedication to excellence and their perseverance was 
evident not just in this game, but throughout the entire 2014 season. I 
want to commend Coach Kyle Ralph and all of the assistant coaches who 
led these young men through this historic season.
  I want to again congratulate the New Palestine Dragons on both their 
hard-earned victory in the state finals, as well as on their record-
breaking 2014 football season. I look forward to hearing about the 
accomplishments of each of these young men in the future, and I wish 
the Dragons the best of luck in the 2015 season.

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