[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 107 (Thursday, June 22, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E871]
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RECOGNIZING THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP CHRISTIAN BROTHERS ACADEMY LACROSSE 
                                  TEAM

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                            HON. JOHN KATKO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 22, 2017

  Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the victory of the 
Christian Brothers Academy Lacrosse Team in the New York State Public 
High School Association Class D Championship on June 10, 2017. The CBA 
Brothers defeated the Westlake Wildcats 12-5 to secure the Brothers' 
first state title in program history.
   The Brothers, finishing the season 18-5, were determined to win the 
program's first state title. Senior Alex Calkins, the game MVP, scored 
five goals to lead the Brothers to victory. Other members of the state 
championship include Michael Adornato, Joey Akl, Wyatt Auyer, Augustus 
Bonacci, Sam Bonacci, Peyton Bowler, Matt Buck, Francis Cannizzo, 
Tommie Caputo, CJ Carbone, Michael Catalano, Doug DeMarche, Zach Eber, 
Will Fallon, Ian Henderson, Malcolm Jackson, Colin Kelly, Lewes Kunda, 
Sam Lubinga, Matt Luddington, Ryan MacKenzie, Joey Matheson, Michael 
Matheson, Ben McCreary, Patrick O'Brien, Dan Polhemus, Lynch Raby, ZJ 
Shahin, Preston Taylor, Matt Vavonese, Gabe Vinal, Eli Weiss, Gregory 
Wells, and Jace Whelan. The team is coached by Ric Beardsley.
   I am honored to recognize the teamwork displayed by the CBA Brothers 
and to congratulate the members of the team, their families, the 
coaching staff, and teachers at Christian Brothers Academy. This is a 
historic win for Central New York and I am confident that the positive 
experiences from the 2017 season will yield continued success in both 
athletics and academics.

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