[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 39 (Wednesday, March 1, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H990]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNIZING INDIANA HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL

  (Mrs. HOUCHIN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. HOUCHIN. Madam Speaker, this Saturday was a big day for 
basketball in Indiana. Let's be honest: Every day is a big day for 
basketball in Indiana.
  Nonetheless, this weekend, the girls' basketball teams throughout the 
State went head-to-head to compete for the Indiana High School Athletic 
Association State championship.
  I am proud to share that not just one but two southern Indiana high 
schools brought home State titles for the Ninth District.
  First to play was the Lanesville Eagles girls' basketball team. They 
walked away from the game with the school's first-ever IHSAA Class 1A 
State championship title.
  The Eagles continued their firsts as senior Linzie Wernert was named 
the first athlete in Lanesville history to win the 2023 Patricia L. Roy 
Mental Attitude Award.
  Next up on the basketball court was the Bedford North Lawrence Lady 
Stars basketball team. They won the game with the IHSAA class 4A State 
championship title for the fifth time.

  Again, only adding to their success, senior Karsyn Norman was named 
the 2023 recipient of the Patricia L. Roy Mental Attitude Award.
  Both teams left their hearts on the basketball court and represented 
their hometowns well. I join all Hoosiers across the district in saying 
congratulations. Their dedication to the sport helps make Indiana the 
best basketball State in the country.

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