[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 97 (Tuesday, June 12, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E824]
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       RECOGNIZING THE LIVERPOOL HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM

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                            HON. JOHN KATKO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 12, 2018

  Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the victory of the 
Liverpool Warriors Boys basketball team in the New York State Public 
High School Association Class AA Championship on March 17, 2018. The 
Liverpool Warriors defeated the Half Hollow Hills East team by a score 
of 71-64 to win the state title for the first time in program history.
   The Warriors' victory marked the end of a perfect season for the 
team. Despite this dominant record the game was close, with the 
Warriors trailing by seven at halftime. They rallied in the second half 
won the game. Tournament MVP, Senior Charles Pride, who scored 18 
points along with seven rebounds and six assists, and senior Noah 
Issakainen who added another 17 points in the win. Members of the 
championship team included Pride, Issakainen, as well as seniors Peter 
Cerrone, Alan Willmes, Joe Desocio, Nas Johnson, Connor Jones, juniors 
Kyle Butler, Alex Ruston, Jake Piseno, Nick Klein, Joe Valerino, Ryan 
Valentine, Ian Conroy, Matt Senecal, and sophomores Freshaun Dreher, 
Kyle Caves, and Lateef Edwards. The team was led to victory by their 
coach Ryan Blackwell.
   I am honored to recognize the teamwork displayed by the Liverpool 
Warriors and to congratulate the members of the team, their families, 
the coaching staff, and teachers at Liverpool High School. This is a 
historic win for Central New York, the first Section III Class AA title 
since 2002, and I am confident that the positive experiences from the 
2018 season will yield the Warriors continued success in both athletics 
and academics.

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