[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 3 (Tuesday, January 8, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E21]
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 RECOGNIZING THE JOLIET CATHOLIC ACADEMY FOOTBALL TEAM FOR THEIR STATE 
                            CHAMPIONSHIP WIN

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                          HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, January 8, 2019

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the Joliet 
Catholic Academy Hilltoppers football team on winning the IHSA Class 5A 
State Championship. On November 24th, JCA captured their 14th state 
championship with a victory over Montini Catholic High School at 
Memorial Stadium in Champaign. I want to congratulate all of the 
players, coaches, trainers, and parents, and commend them on their hard 
work and on the dedication they have shown to their team, their school, 
and their community. I also want to congratulate Coach Jake Jaworski 
for his first championship and the principal of Joliet Catholic 
Academy, Dr. Jeffrey Budz, for helping lead these young men to victory.
  In the championship game, Nick Iannantone had 40 carries for 318 
yards and 3 touchdowns, with offensive linemen Colin Cox, Dave Monnot, 
Ryan Laule, Ty O'Janovac, and Connor Kovas clearing the way for the 
team to gain a total of 461 yards on 66 carries. This prolific offense 
came despite losing one of their key players, senior running back 
Keenan Hailey, due to an injury early in the game. With the help of a 
defense that only allowed one touchdown in the second half, this 
amazing team fought back from the 21-7 deficit to win 35-27--bringing 
home the state championship.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the 
Joliet Catholic Academy Hilltoppers football team and to congratulate 
them on their IHSA Class 5A State Championship. I wish each player 
continued success as he moves forward.

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