[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 178 (Wednesday, December 9, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1751-E1752]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       CLASS 1A--ARCOLA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM STATE CHAMPIONS

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 9, 2015

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge the Purple 
Raiders of Arcola Jr. High School as the IHSA Class 1A high school 
state champions.
  On November 27, 2015 Arcola defeated Stark County by 35-17 winning 
the Class 1A State Championship. I would like to recognize the effort 
of this amazing team and congratulate them on their historic season as 
they celebrate their first state championship title in 27 years.
  I would also like to congratulate the Strader family. Brothers 
Clayton and Connor and their cousin Chase for contributing to six 
touchdowns and several tackles. Tommy Eddleman, Jim Fishel, Aldo 
Garcia, Chad Hopkins, Jarod Kiger, and John Lidy make up the coaching 
staff which supported Athletic Director and Head Coach, Zach Zehr to 
provide great leadership for these talented football players.
  I look forward to the continued success of the Arcola Jr. High 
School. I extend my best wishes for another outstanding season next 
year.
  The following are Arcola Purple Raider Varsity Football players: 
Conner Strader, Clayton Strader, Parker Ingram, Kollin Seaman, Martin

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Rund, Daniel Mendoza, Victor Gonzalez, Myles Roberts, Blake 
Lindenmeyer, Seth Still, Chase Strader, Mario Cortez, Sam Crane, Alec 
Downs, Tony Salinas, Wyatt Fishel, Giovanni Salinas, Brandon Lebeter, 
Cole Hutton, Rey Garza, Ethan Still, Mason Gentry, Javi Leal, Pablo 
Rodriguez, Kaleb Byard, Jonny Garza, Dalton Pantier, Gavin Coombe, Luke 
Spencer, Tito Garcia, Clayton Kuhring, Jack Spencer, Alex Kauffman, 
Aaron Dudley, Grant McPherson, Jorge Garza, and Jack Nacke.

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