[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 69 (Wednesday, April 27, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E419-E420]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN HONOR OF THE 2021-2022 AAAA STATE CHAMPIONS: THE SPENCER GREENWAVE 
                          BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM

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                      HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR.

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 27, 2022

  Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
Georgia High

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School Association 2021-2022 AAAA Boys Basketball Georgia State 
Champions, the William Henry Spencer High School Greenwave of Columbus, 
Georgia.
  On Wednesday, March 9, 2022, the Greenwave won the state championship 
game against Westover High School by a score of 62-42. This was the 
fifth game of the season against the Westover Patriots, and it was an 
exciting end to their series. This historic victory marked the first 
state title championship for William Henry Spencer High School.
  Their victory in this season's AAAA state championship follows years 
of frustration, but their hard work and determination this year came 
bursting forth into an unbelievable season of teamwork and athletic 
excellence. The perseverance of the Greenwave, after a 28-game winning 
streak in the team's impressive 30-2 record, was clearly shown by this 
spectacular season.
  This talented roster consisted of seniors, Kyrie Deas, Jamie Jackson, 
and Randall Dixon; juniors, Jonathan Holmes, Ryan Mobley, Jhalienne 
Drake, Antonio ``TJ'' Cochran, Tycen McDaniels, Wy'Darius Scott, and 
Vasean Moody; sophomores, Mor-Le'Draeyon ``Dray'' Duncan, Gary 
Gaithers, and Key'Shaun Sampton; and a freshman, Tony Montgomery.
  I cannot put into words the tremendous pride that the citizens of 
Columbus, and indeed the entire Second Congressional District, have in 
being able to call this outstanding team of athletes their own. They 
have accomplished an incredible feat, one that could not have been 
possible without the tireless leadership and encouragement from their 
Co-Athletic Director and Head Varsity Coach, Quantavious Allen; Co-
Athletic Director, Joseph Kegler; Assistant Coach, the late Douglas 
Cromartie; the Principal, Assistant Principal, teachers, and support 
staff as well as their families, classmates, and members of the 
community who believed in them and their ability to bring home a state 
championship title.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join my wife, Vivian, and me, 
along with the more than 730,000 people of Georgia's Second 
Congressional District in congratulating and honoring these hardworking 
young men who have persevered, sacrificed, and achieved the pinnacle of 
success in basketball--the Georgia AAAA State Championship title.

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