[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 94 (Monday, June 3, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H3546]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             CELEBRATING GREENE CENTRAL HIGH BASEBALL TEAM

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
North Carolina (Mr. Davis) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, a crowd wearing GC-
emblazoned blue T-shirts with ``We Over Me'' stamped on the back 
screamed loudly for joy, celebrating the moment as the Greene Central 
High School Ram baseball team rushed the field, accompanied by the 
stirring melody by Queen, ``We Are the Champions,'' yes, of the world.
  I congratulate the Greene Central Ram baseball team for securing the 
2024 North Carolina High School Athletic Association's 2A championship 
title. It was a nearly flawless season, 29-1.
  Baseball is an integral part of our rich heritage in Greene County 
and my hometown of Snow Hill. No one has contributed more to putting us 
on the baseball map than the legendary North Carolina Hall of Famer, 
Coach James ``Rabbit'' Fulghum.
  Coach Fulghum, who is no longer actively coaching, always attends 
games. He was there in Burlington, North Carolina, passionately 
supporting this remarkable team.
  I am honored to recognize the team members: Noah Uzzell, Braden 
Burress, Austin Hardy, Cameron Taylor, Brady Anderson, Jordan Scott, 
Elijah Monroe, Mason Dillon, Riley Radford, Justin Mitchell, Noah 
Roberson, Easton Creech, Everett Kirkland, Dallas Lee, Peyton 
Wainright, Austin Brock, and Will Radford.
  Coaching this remarkable team were Head Coach Ben Brann, Russell 
Brann, Jayme Tilley, and David Bryant, also the athletic director.
  A special shout-out goes to tournament MVPs Will Radford and Braden 
Burress, who also tied a State record with 59 runs in a season.
  Mr. Speaker, after each player received their medal, the team was 
presented with the championship trophy and banner, and the team 
gathered on the mound for a group photo. The crowd erupted once again. 
Some were even moved to tears this time as Coach Fulghum, with the help 
of his family and a walker, made his way to join the team for a 
picture.
  Sports in rural communities unite the community, and this exceptional 
team accomplished exactly that.
  The team has grown up together and will now remain together, forever 
bonded with this achievement.
  Today, tomorrow, and forever, we are proudly standing with our Rams.
  Ram pride forever.

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