[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 2 (Wednesday, January 7, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E22]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      RECOGNIZING THE JAMESTOWN HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM

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                             HON. TOM REED

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, January 7, 2015

  Mr. REED. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate the 
Jamestown High School varsity football team on winning the 2014 New 
York State Public High School Athletic Association championship.
  Led by head coach Tom Langworthy, Jamestown claimed the Class AA 
title by defeating Newburgh Free Academy 41-20 in front of a raucous 
crowd at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York. This marks the fourth 
time since 1994 that Jamestown High School has captured the state 
football championship.
  The Red Raiders put on an impressive performance and excelled in all 
facets of the game. Quarterback Nikkolas Holland led the offense by 
accounting for four touchdowns. Running back Devan Jackson contributed 
on both sides of the ball, by rushing for a touchdown and returning a 
fumble for a touchdown. Senior captain Zack Panebianco was named Most 
Valuable Player after scoring a touchdown, kicking five extra-points, 
and making several outstanding defensive plays. Jamestown's defense 
continued its season-long run of dominance by forcing turnovers and 
containing Newburgh's high-powered offense.
  Although football is a team game, I would like to recognize a few 
notable awards received by individual Jamestown players. Stephen 
Carlson was named the 2014 Connolly Cup winner, awarded to Western New 
York's top scholastic football player. Stephen was also named the 
Section 6 Class AA Defensive Player of the Year. Zack Panebianco was 
named Offensive Player of the year. Joe Mistretta was named winner of 
the Trench Trophy, awarded annually to the top lineman in Western New 
York. Tom Langworthy was named Buffalo Bills/NFL Coach of the Year 
after guiding his team to an outstanding regular season, winning 12 
games and finishing undefeated in their division.
  The hard work and dedication displayed by these young men is truly 
inspiring. The team is a source of pride within Chautauqua County and 
across New York's 23rd Congressional District.

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