[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 44 (Thursday, March 5, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E272]
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 RECOGNIZING THE PLEASANT PLAINS GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM ON WINNING THE 
                        ILLINOIS 2A STATE TITLE

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                           HON. DARIN LaHOOD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 5, 2020

  Mr. LaHOOD. Madam Speaker, today, I would like to recognize the 
Pleasant Plains High School girls' basketball team on winning the 2020 
Class 2A state title.
  Last Saturday, at Redbird Arena in Normal, Illinois, the Pleasant 
Plains Cardinals defeated the two-time defending champion Chicago 
Marshall Commandos in a performance dominated by Pleasant Plain's 
defensive efforts. The Cardinals held Chicago Marshall to 32 percent 
shooting and forced 12 turnovers in the game, winning by a final score 
of 43-37. The Cardinals victory was not without drama, as the 
Cardinal's allowed a 13-point fourth-quarter lead dwindle to just 1-
point, but on the strength of strong senior leadership, the Cardinals 
were able to seal the game and bring a state championship home to 
Pleasant Plains.
  For the first time in program history, Pleasant Plains girls' 
basketball won the IHSA state championship. Pleasant Plains' newfound 
success on the hardwood is a testament to the leadership of Coach TJ 
Fraase and the determination of the young women he coaches.
  The Pleasant Plains girls' basketball team has made all of central 
Illinois proud with their accomplishments this season, finishing with a 
28-3 record. Each girl's commitment to their team and their community 
is truly inspiring. Congratulations to Coach Fraase and the Pleasant 
Plain's Cardinals for their remarkable state championship win.

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