[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 91 (Thursday, June 9, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E865]
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                  GOREVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL TEAM

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 9, 2016

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge the outstanding 
success of the Goreville High School Baseball Team.
   The Goreville Blackcats defeated Dozer Park 17-7 on June 4 to give 
the school the 2016 Class 1A boys' baseball state title. After 
finishing second in 2010 and third in 2011, this is the Blackcats' 
first state title, and it was achieved in record-breaking fashion. 
Coming to bat trailing 7-3 in the bottom of the fifth inning, Goreville 
pushed across 14 runs, the most runs in one inning by any team at the 
state tournament since the IHSA went to its current four-class system. 
Additionally, Goreville's 17 runs set a new Class 1A record.
   I know a great deal of hard work and dedication went into this team 
victory, and I would like to congratulate boys athletic director Todd 
Tripp, head coach Shawn Tripp, and assistant coaches Kenton Parmley and 
Bryan Webb, who worked hard to help Goreville achieve this victory.
   Members of the state championship team include: Blaine Dunning, 
Nolan Vaughn, Jared Vaughn, Logan Verble, Brendon Davis, Caleb Murley, 
Tyler Pritchett, Brant Glidewell, Braden Webb, Grant Venus, Chance 
Duringer, Zane Schuetz, Peyton Geyman, Logyn Frassato, Peyton Massey, 
Connor Johnson, and Brodie Lenon.
   I look forward to the continued success of the Goreville baseball 
team, and I extend my best wishes for another outstanding season next 
year.

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