[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 89 (Thursday, May 25, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E498]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING THE PHOEBUS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM ON THEIR STATE 
                              CHAMPIONSHIP

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                     HON. ROBERT C. ``BOBBY'' SCOTT

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 25, 2023

  Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the 
Phoebus High School Football Team from Hampton, Virginia on becoming 
the Virginia High School League's Class 3 State Champions.
  On Saturday, December 10, 2022, the Phoebus Phantoms won the Class 3 
State Championship Game against the Heritage High School Pioneers with 
a score of 48-7. This is the second year in a row Phoebus High School 
has claimed the title. Led by Coach Jeremy Blunt, the Phantoms won this 
title on the tail end of an equally astounding season. Phoebus High 
School closed their season undefeated, with a record of 15 wins and 0 
losses, and maintained a 20-game winning streak going back to their 
previous season.
  Not only did the Phantoms win the state championship, but they also 
exemplified the ability to overcome the unexpected. In the semifinal 
game against Brentsville District High School a week prior to the 
championship match, Phoebus' starting quarterback, Nolan James, was 
injured, preventing him from competing in the tournament further. Back-
up quarterback, Jayden Earley, stepped up, and in the championship 
game, passed for 236 yards and three touchdowns leading to their 
victory. For the final play of the game, the Phantoms carried James 
onto the field to take the final snap as an instrumental part of the 
championship run.
  These young athletes exemplify hard work and sportsmanship. 
Overcoming adversity requires that we take challenges head-on no matter 
what obstacles present themselves in our path. The Phoebus High School 
Football team is a model of this enduring quality and an inspiration 
for all of us.
  Mr. Speaker, I want to again congratulate the Phoebus High School 
Football Team on accomplishing this amazing feat and thank Coach Blunt, 
the parents, and the entire Phoebus High School community for 
supporting these students throughout this remarkable season. They have 
all made their community proud. I wish them the best in their future 
endeavors, and I wish the program continued success.

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