[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 197 (Thursday, December 13, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1666]
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  RECOGNIZING THE NAZARETH ACADEMY FOOTBALL TEAM FOR THEIR 2018 STATE 
                            CHAMPIONSHIP WIN

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                          HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 13, 2018

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Nazareth 
Academy Roadrunners football team on winning their third state 
championship in 5 years. The players' commitment in reaching this goal 
is truly commendable. On November 24th, Nazareth Academy won the Class 
7A Illinois state football championship with a 31-10 victory over Saint 
Charles North High School at Memorial Stadium in Champaign. I would 
like to recognize all of the time the players, staff, and families have 
put in to this endeavor, and commend them on their dedication and 
perseverance. I also want to congratulate Coach Tim Racki and the 
Principal of Nazareth Academy, Jim Meredith, for mentoring these young 
men and leading them to victory.
  During the championship game, senior receivers Michael Love and 
Diamond Evans finished the game with 166 and 125 all-purpose yards 
respectively. They were supported by sophomore quarterback J.J. 
McCarthy who completed 15 of 24 passes, for 201 yards.
  This victory completed a near perfect 13-1 season for the 
Roadrunners, allowing Nazareth to claim their third championship in 
five years, adding this 7A title to their ones in the 6A and 5A 
divisions.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the 
Nazareth Academy Roadrunners football team and to congratulate them on 
their IHSA Class 7A State Championship. And I wish each player 
continued success as he moves forward.

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