[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 98 (Thursday, June 18, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E932]
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      HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL BULLDOGS CLASS 3A BASEBALL STATE CHAMPS

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 18, 2015

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge the victory of 
the Highland High School Bulldogs as the Class 3A baseball state 
champions. This is their second title since 2008.
   On June 13, 2015, the Bulldogs won the Class 3A State Championship 
in a 7-6 victory over Nazareth Academy. I would like to congratulate 
senior Grant Geppert for scoring the bases-loaded single during the 
seventh inning to give the Bulldogs the win.
   I would like to congratulate the Bulldogs on their numerous, 
outstanding defensive plays, which kept the Nazarene Academy scoring to 
a minimum. My congratulations go out to the entire coaching staff and 
team comprised of: Grant Geppert, Pete Baumgartner, Andrew Winning, 
Tyler Kimmle, Cody Bentlage, Will Greenwald, Jordan Smith, Matt 
Augustin, Griffin Welz, Seth Luitjohan, Mike McGill, Austin Brown, Jim 
Smith, Jarrett Dubach, Tyler Pollard, Sam Greene, Chris Dickman, Nick 
Schmollinger, Kyle Schmitt, Matt Beyer, Trent Carriger, assistant 
coaches Sam Weber, Caleb Houchin, Dave Miscik, and head coach Joel 
Hawkins.
   I look forward to the continued success of the Highland High School 
Bulldogs. I extend my best wishes for another outstanding season next 
year.

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