[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 2 (Wednesday, January 7, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E27]
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       RECOGNIZING THE RANDOLPH 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 
Randolph High School varsity football team on winning the 2014 New York 
State Public High School Athletic Association championship.
  Led by head coach Brent Brown, Randolph claimed the Class D title by 
defeating Chester Academy 48-41 in front of a raucous crowd at the 
Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York. Randolph won the state championship 
for the third straight year, becoming the first school from Section 6 
to ever win three consecutive state titles.
  The Cardinals put on an impressive offensive performance on the 
strength of their ground game. Quarterback Bryce Morrison rushed for 
175 yards and five touchdowns; running back Devyn Nelsen rushed for 289 
yards and one touchdown. Before hoisting the championship trophy, 
Randolph had to overcome a large deficit. The team trailed 27-6 at 
halftime before scoring on all of their second-half possessions, 
including 28 consecutive points. In a game that featured two high-
powered offenses and 89 total points, the defining moment was an 
outstanding defensive play. With less than 30 seconds remaining in the 
game, Bryce Morrison intercepted a pass to complete the comeback and 
secure Randolph's third straight state championship.
  Although football is a team game, I would like to recognize a few 
notable accomplishments by individual Randolph players. Bryce Morrison 
was named Section 6 Class D Co-Offensive Player of the Year. In 
addition, Morrison, Devyn Nelsen, Mason Bosley, Michael Bowers, Jeff 
Andrews, and Tyler Stahley were named ``First Team All-Stars.''
  The hard work and dedication displayed by these young men is truly 
inspiring. The team is a source of pride within Cattaraugus County and 
across New York's 23rd Congressional District.

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