[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 51 (Thursday, March 18, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E274]
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          CONGRATULATING THE RED RAIDERS BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM

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                         HON. SCOTT FITZGERALD

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 18, 2021

  Mr. FITZGERALD. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
Wauwatosa East High School boys' basketball team for winning the 
Division 1 state championship earlier this month.
  What started as a nail biter with the Red Raiders trailing the 
Papermakers 27-26 at the half, ended with a triumphant turnaround by 
the Wauwatosa East team on their way to a 62-44 victory. The Red 
Raiders shot an impressive 71 percent from the floor in the second half 
and finished at 55 percent for the game. This marks the Red Raiders 
fourth state championship win in the program's 17th tournament 
appearance and their first appearance in the tournament since 2008.
  I applaud Coach Arndorfer and the entire team for a terrific season. 
This team overcame many obstacles in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, 
but they persevered and brought home the win. Congratulations to the 
Red Raiders, or as they call themselves, the ``band of brothers.'' This 
achievement is well-deserved.

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