[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 202 (Tuesday, December 12, 2017)]
[House]
[Page H9793]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
CONGRATULATING QUAKER VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM
The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Marshall). The Chair recognizes the
gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Rothfus) for 5 minutes.
Mr. ROTHFUS. Mr. Speaker, not only was western Pennsylvania hit by a
flurry of snow this past weekend, but by great pride in high school
football. This past Saturday, my hometown Quaker Valley High School
football team won the State championship trophy in the Pennsylvania
Interscholastic Athletic Association Class 2A division.
With preseason rankings that would merit them as underdogs and a new
coach that stepped in just before the start of the season, the Quakers
tackled their way into history. They defeated their opponents handily
by 17 points.
Mr. Speaker, these State champions are to be commended for their grit
and perseverance. It was an excellent game to cap off an outstanding
season.
Congratulations to Coach Jerry Veshio, the entire coaching staff, and
the players who are excelling in this western Pennsylvania tradition.
Congratulating Pine-Richland High School Football Team
Mr. ROTHFUS. Mr. Speaker, on Saturday, in front of a crowd exceeding
2,000 people at snow-covered Hersheypark Stadium, western
Pennsylvania's Pine-Richland Rams charged victoriously into the history
books.
With a 41-21 victory, the Rams won the State championship in the
Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association Class 6A division.
Indeed, it was an unforgettable win that cemented their exceptional
State championship season.
Congratulations to Coach Eric Kasperowicz, the entire coaching staff,
and the players for excelling in this great western Pennsylvania
tradition.
Well done, Rams. Your dedication and hard work has made Pine-Richland
High School and all of western Pennsylvania proud.
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