[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 59 (Monday, April 3, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E287]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





    RECOGNIZING THE SPRINGFIELD INTERNATIONAL CHARTER SCHOOL GIRLS 
                            BASKETBALL TEAM

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                          HON. RICHARD E. NEAL

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 3, 2023

  Mr. NEAL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
congratulate the Springfield International Charter School Girls 
Basketball Team on winning the Division V Massachusetts State 
Championship. This milestone achievement deserves the highest praise 
for the hard work and dedication of these exemplary athletes and 
coaches. Despite the countless challenges posed by this unprecedented 
season, the perseverance and commitment to success demonstrated 
throughout the year led their team to victory on this major stage in 
high school basketball.
  The 2022-23 MIAA High School Girls Basketball Division V Tournament 
brought 47 of the most elite high school basketball teams from across 
the state to compete for this year's State Championship. Members of the 
Springfield International Charter School Girls Basketball Team not only 
performed with exceptional mental and physical fortitude, but also 
displayed remarkable sportsmanship and character on their path to 
victory. They represented the First District of Massachusetts with 
great honor and distinction, and I am confident that the lessons 
learned during this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity will serve these 
young women well in their future endeavors.
  The Springfield International Charter School Girls Basketball Team 
was led by their Head Coach, Tyrone Reid, who has provided crucial 
guidance and instrumental mentorship to his young athletes both on and 
off the hardwood. Coach Reid was assisted by Assistant Coaches Tom 
Campagna, Brandie Seymour, and Shyanne Wellington, and the victorious 
student athletes are Allanah Chambers, Dezmariah Collazo, Alexa Davis, 
Iyanna Hodge, Alicia Mitchell, Hailey Morin, Sara Pierce, Jaida Polk, 
Meiah Wise, Noelani Santiago, Jala Witherspoon, Olivia Dailey, Giavanna 
Mars, and Angel Stewart.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to once again acknowledge the Springfield 
International Charter School Girls Basketball Team for their superb 
achievement. I am proud of this group, and I wish them much continued 
success.

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