[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 189 (Wednesday, October 27, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Pages S7415-S7416]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              RECOGNIZING THE HANOVER HIGH SCHOOL WILDCATS

 Mr. MORAN. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the 
achievements of Hanover High School in Washington County, KS. I want to 
offer my congratulations to the students, staff, and coaches of the 
Wildcats football, volleyball, boys basketball, and boys track team for 
winning the Kansas 1A DII High School State Championships during the 
2020-2021 academic school year.
  After the challenges of the pandemic, the ability of these student 
athletes to succeed in the classroom and on the field is admirable. 
Continuing education and supporting student athletes is a top priority 
in Kansas, and these students exemplify how resilient our children are 
and the importance of being a part of a team. Achievements such as 
these do not happen overnight; they take the support of families, 
friends, teachers, coaches, faculty, staff, and volunteers. It takes a 
community, and Hanover should be proud.
  The Hanover Wildcats started the year coming out strong when the 
volleyball team won the State title for the first time since 1979 in 
straight sets against Attica High. The eight-man football team 
championship game against St. Francis, leading 46-24, ended a perfect 
11-0 season. The boys basketball team went on to win Hanover's seventh 
State championship with a 24-1 record, while the boys' track team 
rounded out the year coming back against the odds to clinch the first 
place spot in the final relay at the State track meet, leaving with a 
lead of eight points.
  These young men and women have set an example for all of us, 
demonstrating that success in life comes to

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those who are willing to set goals and work hard to achieve them. Not 
only did they perform with exceptional mental and physical fortitude, 
but they also displayed remarkable sportsmanship while prioritizing 
work in the classroom and studying hard. This impressive display of 
prudence after a challenging school year demonstrates the grit of 
Hanover students in the face of difficulties.
  I once again extend my congratulations to these student athletes, as 
well as Principal Matthew Mattos, Athletic Director Scott Hutchison, 
and trainer Paige Radomski.
  I wish each of these young men and women continued success in the 
classroom and in their athletic pursuits.

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