[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 19, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H1193]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 CHEROKEE GIRLS BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

  (Mr. EDWARDS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. EDWARDS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Cherokee 
High School Girls Varsity Basketball team for winning the North 
Carolina High School Athletic Association's 1A State Championship title 
for the first time since 1996.
  The Cherokee Lady Braves defeated their opponent by a dominating 42 
points, making the final score 74-32.
  The entire team contributed to a historic State championship with 
every player on the Cherokee roster making an appearance in the game.
  The Lady Braves showcased the very best high school athletics, and I 
am confident that their determination, leadership, and perseverance 
will prepare them for success on and off the court.
  Fans tuned in at home and across the country, including Shaquille 
O'Neal, who shared his congratulations on Instagram.
  Congratulations to the Lady Braves on a remarkable victory. They have 
made western North Carolina proud.

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