[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 51 (Thursday, March 18, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E276]
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            CONGRATULATING THE PIRATES 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 Pewaukee 
Pirates High School boys' basketball team for winning the Division 2 
state championship earlier this month.
  In the state championship game, the Pirates played incredibly well, 
never once trailing in the contest as they raced out of the gate with 
an eight-point lead. They hit shot after shot as they built on their 
lead. The Pirates closed the first half with an impressive 12-0 run on 
their way to a 54-37 win. This remarkable victory is the Pewaukee 
team's first state championship win and their second appearance in the 
tournament.
  I applaud Coach Burkemper and the entire team for their first state 
championship title. This team has overcome many obstacles in the face 
of the COVID-19 pandemic, but they persevered and brought home 
impressive hardware to show for it. Congratulations to the Pirates for 
their hard work all season. This achievement is well-deserved.

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