[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 46 (Thursday, March 15, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E318]
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RECOGNIZING THE RICHWOODS GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM ON WINNING THE ILLINOIS 
                             3A STATE TITLE

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                           HON. DARIN LaHOOD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 15, 2018

  Mr. LaHOOD. Mr. Speaker, today, I would like to recognize Peoria, 
Illinois' Richwoods High School girls basketball team on winning the 
2018 Class 3A state title.
  Returning to the state title game for the second straight year, the 
Lady Knights capped off the 35-1 season with a 55-46 win over LaGrange 
Park Nazareth. In a back and forth game, the fourth quarter proved 
pivotal with Richwoods going on a 17-0 run to start the quarter. Over 
the course of the game, the Richwoods' Knights had an amazing team 
effort on both offense and defense, with Senior Kourtney Crane led the 
Knights with 19 points.
  Richwoods' win is the 1,001st in school history and they will add a 
fourth Class 3A state title to their trophy case, becoming only the 
third high school in Illinois history to achieve this milestone. 
Richwoods' continued success on the hardwood is a testament to the 
leadership of Coach Todd Hursey and the determination of the young 
women he coaches.
  The Richwoods girls basketball team serves as a reminder to the 
people of our community that when we believe in ourselves and dedicate 
our time and effort to the goals that we set, we can achieve even the 
most daring outcomes. These young women exemplify the strong work ethic 
rooted in Central Illinois and we could not be prouder. Again, 
congratulations to Coach Todd Hursey and the Richwoods girls basketball 
team their remarkable state championship win.

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