[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 82 (Thursday, May 11, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E623]
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 HONORING THE KILGORE HIGH SCHOOL BULLDOGS, 2017 CLASS 4A STATE SOCCER 
                               CHAMPIONS

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                           HON. LOUIE GOHMERT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 11, 2017

  Mr. GOHMERT. Mr. Speaker, it is with enormous pride that I recognize 
and congratulate the Kilgore High School Bulldogs on achieving the 
title of 2017 Texas State Soccer Champions. This is the third straight 
appearance for the Bulldogs in the state soccer showdown, but this is 
Kilgore High School's first state team title since 2004.
  Despite losing their team captain to injury during the state 
semifinals, the Bulldogs pulled together and made their way to the 
state final against the Bridgeport Bulls. After the end of grueling 
regulation play, the match was tied 2-2, and went to penalty kicks. Two 
brilliant saves by keeper and championship MVP Kaleb Jett, on back-to-
back shots, brought the Bulldogs a hard-earned 4-2 victory on 
penalties.
  Congratulations should be extended to team members Kaleb Jett, 
Yonatan Contreras, Jesus Gonzalez, Jovany Gonzalez, Noe Zavaleta, Raul 
Cedillo, Jamie Veloz, Elian Torres, Mateo Meraz, Brandon Espinoza, 
Daniel Sifford, Tucker Konczak, Jordi Contreras, Diego Huerta, Wayne 
McIntyre, Jose Gonzalez, David Garcia, Jose Arrendondo, Jackson 
Hatcher.
  This recognition of their accomplishment is extended to all of the 
athletic staff including Coaches: Austin Walker, Mark Roskos; Trainers/
Managers: Head Trainer, Darrell ``Red'' Ganus; Student Trainer, Brandon 
Mayers; Manager, Carlos Godoy; Videographer, Josue Reyes. The staff and 
faculty who led and inspired the Bulldogs in pursuit of the state crown 
include Superintendent Cara Cooke; Principal Greg Brown; Athletic 
Director Michael Wood; Assistant Athletic Director Doug Duke.
  The faculty, staff and friends of Kilgore Independent School District 
and the entire community of Kilgore have devoted countless hours to 
support and encourage these outstanding young athletes in the pursuit 
of their dreams.
  It is my most esteemed honor to congratulate everyone involved with 
this endeavor. May God continue to bless these students, their families 
and friends, and all those individuals who call Kilgore, Texas their 
home. Congratulations to the 2017 Class 4A State Soccer Champions, the 
Kilgore Bulldogs, as their championship legacy is now recorded and will 
endure as long as there is a United States of America.

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