[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 59 (Wednesday, April 22, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E549]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING LOUISIANA HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS FROM THE SECOND 
                                DISTRICT

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                        HON. CEDRIC L. RICHMOND

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 22, 2015

  Mr. RICHMOND. Mr. Speaker, with March Madness behind us, I rise today 
to congratulate five high school basketball teams from my District that 
won Louisiana State Championships.
   The first team I would like to recognize is the Madison Preparatory 
Academy Chargers from Baton Rouge, winners of the Class 1A Final this 
year. I would especially like to acknowledge Mr. Brandon Sampson, a 
senior guard who was named Most Outstanding Player and capped his high 
school career with an efficient 19-point game in which he shot 7-for-9 
from the field. Mr. Joshua Anderson, a sophomore player added 18 
points, four rebounds and three steals.
   Next, I would like to congratulate Riverside Academy Rebels from 
Reserve, LA, who captured their third straight state championship with 
an 85-60 win in the Class 2A Championship. Mr. Jordan Andrews, named 
Most Outstanding Player, led Riverside (30-6) with a game-high 19 
points. Mr. Herb McGee and Mr. Charvon Julien each added 17 points. 
Riverside is the first Louisiana boys squad to capture at least three 
consecutive titles since 2009.
   Third are the L.B. Landry-O.P.Walker (Landry-Walker) College and 
Career Preparatory Charging Buccaneers from New Orleans. They have 
captured the boys' 4A championship title for the second consecutive 
season. The Charging Buccaneers also had a pair of players selected for 
the All-State team, including Mr. Lamar Peters, who was voted the Most 
Outstanding Player on the 4A boys squad. Mr. Peters averaged 19.7 
points per game with 5.0 assists and was joined on the All-State list 
by teammate Mr. Keytaon Thompson, who scored the game-winning shot as 
time expired in the state title game.
   The Scotlandville Hornets from Baton Rouge have reclaimed the Class 
5A Championship title. Mr. Ja'Vonte Smart, a Hornet freshman earned the 
MVP honors after ending the night with a game-high 18 points and nine 
rebounds. Mr. Jordan Adebutu scored 11 points in the win, including a 
pair of free throws which ultimately put the game away. With this 
victory, the Hornets wrapped up their third state title in the past 
four years.
   Lastly, I would like to recognize the Warren Easton Eagles from New 
Orleans, who captured the Class 4A state championship with a 46-42 
victory. In addition to this being the first girls basketball state 
championship in the school's history, Easton also became the first 
public school from Orleans Parish to win a title in girls basketball. 
Warren Easton was one win away from an undefeated regular season, 
earning their No. 1 slot in The New Orleans Advocate's season-ending 
Super 10 rankings. I also would like to acknowledge Miss Kechell 
Figueroa and Miss Sabrina Banks for their selection onto the Girls All-
State team.

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