[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 55 (Wednesday, March 26, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H1279]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            CONGRATULATING HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS

  (Ms. Sewell of Alabama was recognized to address the House for 5 
minutes.)
  Ms. SEWELL. Mr. Speaker, with the eyes of the Nation on Alabama and 
Auburn men's basketball as they compete in the NCAA March Madness 
championship tournament, I would like to also shed a light on the 
outstanding high school basketball players in Alabama's Seventh 
Congressional District who led their teams to championship victories 
this season.
  That includes the girls' 7A champions at Hoover High School, who 
dominated their competition and brought home the gold at the end of 
their 29-3 season. Way to go, ladies.
  Likewise, Hoover High School's boys were also crowned 7A champions at 
the end of their undefeated season. Go, Hoover Buccaneers.
  In Tuscaloosa, we recognize the boys of Paul W. Bryant High School, 
who took home the Division 6A Championship title following their 27-7 
season.
  In Clarke County, we congratulate the Jackson Academy boys, who 
finished their 21-4 season when they won the Division 4A championship.
  Last, but certainly not least, I congratulate Uniontown's own R.C. 
Hatch boys' basketball team. In February, the Bobcats set a new record 
for boys' basketball in the State of Alabama when they took home their 
11th State title as Division 1A champions.
  As the proud daughter of the late Coach Andrew A. Sewell, who coached 
the Selma High School Saints for over 30 years, including in numerous 
State tournament games, I know firsthand the amount of dedication, 
talent, and teamwork that goes into earning a State championship title.
  On behalf of Alabama's Seventh Congressional District, I ask my 
colleagues to join me in congratulating our outstanding high school 
basketball champions. I am confident that these young student athletes 
have bright futures ahead of them.
  This weekend, the city of Birmingham will host the NCAA women's 
basketball Sweet 16 and Elite 8 in the Magic City. We welcome all of 
the teams to Birmingham, Alabama, and wish them much success.

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