[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 36 (Thursday, February 25, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H630]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        CONGRATULATING THE LURAY BULLDOGS GIRLS 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 the Luray 
Bulldogs Girls Basketball Team who won the Virginia Class 2 State 
championship this weekend.
  After falling just short to Gate City in last year's state title 
game, the Lady Bulldogs were ready to enact their revenge in Saturday's 
rematch.
  It was a nail-biter of a game as the two teams traded leads heading 
into the fourth quarter. And with just a minute and 40 seconds 
remaining, the game was tied at 54 apiece.
  Following back-to-back steals and uncontested layups by senior, 
Brynlee Burrill, the Lady Bulldogs pulled ahead by four and maintained 
their lead. When all was said and done, Luray had avenged their 
previous loss to Gate City with a 61-56 victory. This win capped off a 
perfect 13-0 season and was the first State title in the program's 
history.
  The team has had a remarkable 2 years, with an overall record of 42-
2; and after battling obstacles all season, the win shows true 
toughness, determination, and resiliency.
  Congratulations to Coach Lucas and the entire Lady Bulldogs squad on 
this incredible achievement.

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