[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 54 (Friday, March 24, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H1429]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





            CONGRATULATING THE BUCHTEL BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM

  (Mrs. SYKES asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. SYKES. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to congratulate the John R. 
Buchtel boys' basketball team, from Ohio's 13th Congressional District, 
for winning their first State title in the program's history.
  This past weekend, the Buchtel Griffins defeated Lutheran West 51-49 
in a dramatic Division II title game that went down to the buzzer.
  As someone who grew up on the west side of Akron, where Buchtel is 
located, this title means so much to our community. Buchtel is the 
first Akron Public Schools team to win a State boys' basketball 
championship since 1986.
  The entire 1040 nation is so proud of these student athletes for 
their incredible win and their excellence, determination, and work 
ethic both on and off the court.
  I also congratulate the head coach, Rayshon Dent, and the staff, 
trainers, parents, and cheerleaders who all supported this team in 
their journey to the State championship.
  Ohio's 13th Congressional District is truly the birthplace of 
champions, and Buchtel's win cements our status.
  Congratulations once more to the Ohio 13 Champion of the Week, the 
mighty Griffins, for bringing the 2023 Division II trophy back to 
Akron.

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