[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 56 (Wednesday, March 30, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E321]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





  CONGRATULATING ILLINOIS BASKETBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION COACH OF THE 
                           YEAR CALEB BATSON

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                           HON. CHERI BUSTOS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 30, 2022

  Mrs. BUSTOS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Caleb Batson, 
the seventh and eighth grade girls' basketball coach at Abingdon-Avon 
Middle School, who was named a Coach of the Year by the Illinois 
Basketball Coaches Association.
  The 2021-2022 season was Caleb's second as a coach at Abingdon-Avon 
Middle School. Both the seventh and eighth grade teams went 19-3 
overall, with the 7th grade team winning the Class 3A sectional 
championship, and the 8th grade team winning the Class 3A regional 
title. Caleb is no stranger to developing young talent. In 2016 Caleb 
joined Monmouth College's men's basketball coaching staff, where, in 
2018, he helped the Fighting Scots win the Midwest Conference regular 
season championship and the Midwest Conference tournament, giving 
Monmouth its first NCAA Division III Tournament berth since 1990. As a 
former athlete, I commend Caleb for his determination and hard work. 
Caleb has shown us all the importance of dedication and a strong work 
ethic. I am proud to see him represent our community so well throughout 
the state and the country with his talent and passion.
  It is because of leaders such as Caleb that I am especially proud to 
serve Illinois' 17th Congressional District. Madam Speaker, I would 
like to again formally congratulate Caleb Batson on being named a Coach 
of the Year by the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association.

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