[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 13 (Thursday, January 20, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H270]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING DIVISION CHAMPS CLINTON-MASSIE FALCONS

  (Mr. CAREY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. CAREY. Mr. Speaker, as a Clinton County native, I rise today in 
honor of the 2021 Division IV Ohio high school football State champion, 
the Clinton-Massie Falcons.
  On December 3, 2021, the Clinton-Massie Falcons defeated the 
Youngstown Ursuline Irish in a thrilling comeback victory that one 
would expect to see in a movie.
  Trailing 28-7 late in the third quarter, the Falcons kept their poise 
and refused to be denied. They shut down the Irish offense while 
scoring on three straight possessions. The Falcon's final touchdown 
came on a fourth and goal from the 1-yard line with under 1 minute to 
play.
  With the score 28-27, the team didn't think twice when given the 
choice. They went for 2 points and the win to bring home the school's 
third State championship in just under 10 years.
  To Coach Dan McSurley and every player on the Falcon roster, 
congratulations. As a former captain of the East Clinton Astro football 
team, I understand the obstacles that you have had to overcome to earn 
this title. You have made our county proud and proven that hard work 
and determination truly pay off.

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