[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 150 (Monday, September 18, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H4373]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING THE EAST CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL HORNETS BASEBALL TEAM

  (Mr. EZELL asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. EZELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the East Central High 
School Hornets baseball team for their outstanding showing in the 2023 
Mississippi High School Athletic Association Class 5A tournament.
  After winning a State title last year, the Hornets were determined to 
repeat. In the playoffs, the Hornets found themselves in elimination 
games multiple times, but these athletes were unified by fortitude, not 
anxiety. To paraphrase senior all-state catcher Logan Terry: They just 
didn't lose.
  This mentality brought the Hornets their first repeat championship in 
school history. Their success over the last two seasons is a testament 
to the leadership of Coach Bo Long and a large class of senior players.
  Congratulations to the East Central Hornets baseball team on their 
outstanding season.

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