[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 175 (Tuesday, December 6, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1606]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATIONS TO THE MONETT HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM ON WINNING THE 
   CLASS 3A MISSOURI STATE HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION STATE 
                              CHAMPIONSHIP

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                            HON. BILLY LONG

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 6, 2016

  Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Monett High School 
football team on winning the Class 3A Missouri State High School 
Activities Association State Championship.
  The Cubs won the state championship on November 26, 2016, by 
defeating Maryville 27-18. This is the first state championship since 
1977 for Monett High School and caps off an overall 14-1 season. This 
historic game saw trick plays and excellent coaching by both teams, all 
while taking place in Springfield's own Plaster Stadium at Missouri 
State University.
  Monett High School is coached by Derek Uhl, and saw strong leadership 
from players Ian Meyer, Alex Turner and Michael Branch. It is my 
pleasure to help recognize the Monett High School football team on 
their well-earned celebration of success. It makes me proud to serve 
them, and all of Missouri's 7th Congressional District.

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