[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 21 (Friday, February 2, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E123]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          RECOGNIZING OSWEGO HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TEAM

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                            HON. JOHN KATKO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, February 2, 2018

  Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Oswego 
Buccaneers Girls Volleyball Team on their well-deserved Section III 
Class A Championship.
  On November 4 at Fayetteville-Manlius High School, the Oswego Girls 
Volleyball Team fought hard to build a solid lead and then pull away 
from Jamesville-Dewitt High School. In the fifth set, the Buccaneers 
won the Class A Sectional title 3 to 2, maintaining a narrow four point 
lead during the remainder of the match. This is their fifth title in 
six years, an amazing accomplishment.
  The Buccaneers finished their season with a 10-0 in League Record, 
and a 14-2 Overall Record, due to the hard work of seniors Laurin 
Furlong, Samantha Gardner, Brianna Guentner, Kennedy Shurtleff, and 
Adeline Benjamin; and juniors Michaela Bradshaw, Maddie Armet, Willow-
Su Knapp, Reagan Thompson, Lauren DeVinny, McKinley Thompson, Sarah 
Casaletta, Sofia Proano, Alexa Quesnell, and Lisa Klunker. The team was 
coached by Ronald Ahart, an exceptional leader with an accomplished 
volleyball resume.
  The Buccaneers played with heart and dedication throughout the entire 
season. I commend the hard work, commitment, and teamwork displayed by 
these young women. Excellence on the field translates to excellence off 
the field and the practice of sacrificing for the common goal builds 
character in our children. I could not be more proud to congratulate 
these young women on their tremendous season.

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