[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 148 (Wednesday, September 10, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H4175]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING THE WINNER OF THE CLASH OF HIGHWAY 29, THE LAGRANGE COLLEGE 
                                PANTHERS

  (Mr. JACK asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. JACK. Mr. Speaker, last week I rose to recognize the dawn of the 
newest college football rivalry in the great State of Georgia, and 
today I rise to honor the winner of the inaugural Clash of Highway 29, 
the LaGrange College Panthers led by Coach Wes Dodson.
  On Saturday night, the Panthers defeated the Point University 
Skyhawks 36-14. I attended the game with the president of LaGrange 
College, Dr. Susanna Baxter; the president of Point University, Dr. 
Stacy Bartlett; and administrators of both schools.
  Mr. Speaker, this matchup was exciting from the beginning. On the 
first play of the opening drive, LaGrange converted a double pass for a 
touchdown. On the ensuing kickoff, Point responded with a 90-yard kick 
return for a touchdown. LaGrange's offense was led by three talented 
players: quarterback Henry Brodnax, who finished with 265 passing yards 
and three touchdowns; kicker Landon Eaker, who was perfect on the night 
with three field goals and two PATs; and wide receiver Dami'on 
Thompson, who, in his first-ever collegiate game, was honored as the 
USA South Athletic Conference's Rookie of the Week.
  Mr. Speaker, as we celebrate the Panthers' victory, we also remember 
their teammate, Marquis Rice, who tragically passed away during the off 
season. The LaGrange College Panthers honored Marquis with an 
incredible performance and an indisputable victory on Saturday evening.

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