[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 34 (Tuesday, February 23, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H565]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      RECOGNIZING PARRY McCLUER HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM

  (Mr. CLINE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CLINE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Parry McCluer 
High School boys' basketball team that won the Virginia Class 1 State 
championship this weekend.
  After trailing by 8 in the first quarter to Altavista, the Fighting 
Blues lived up to their name and battled back--leading by 2 at 
halftime. In the locker room, Coach Cartolaro told his team to go out 
and attack in the third quarter. And attack they did. Quickly 
outscoring 10-2, the Blues opened up their lead and never looked back. 
When the final buzzer sounded, Parry McCluer had pulled off a 17-point 
victory, securing the school's best-ever boys' basketball championship 
and closing the season with an impressive 12-1 record.
  I applaud Coach Cartolaro and the entire team for their fortitude and 
perseverance these past few months. They overcame every obstacle 
presented to them and brought home the trophy to Buena Vista.
  Congratulations to the Blues. This achievement is well-deserved and 
their community is proud of their hard work.

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