[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E319]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING GEORGE ROGERS CLARK HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL

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                             HON. ANDY BARR

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 14, 2026

  Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the girls' and boys' 
basketball teams at George Rogers Clark High School in Winchester, 
Kentucky.
  Kentuckians are well known for their passion for basketball. High 
school basketball is certainly no exception. The boys' state tournament 
began in 1918. The girls' tournament began in 1920. For many years, the 
tournaments, both known as the Sweet Sixteen, have brought great 
basketball to fans across the Commonwealth of Kentucky. This year's 
tournament proved to be filled with excitement.
  On March 14, 2026, the George Rogers Clark High School girls' team 
won the Sweet Sixteen in Lexington's Rupp Arena. In an exciting game, 
they defeated Assumption 48-43 to win the tournament for the first time 
in school history. On March 21, 2026, the George Rogers Clark boys' 
team also won from behind in an overtime victory (58-50) over St. 
Xavier at Rupp Arena. This accomplishment is historic, as the last time 
the boys' and girls' champions were both from the same school was in 
1928, almost 100 years ago.
  I congratulate girls' Coach Robbie Graham, boys' Coach Josh Cook, all 
staff members, and especially the incredible student athletes. Their 
accomplishments are the result of determination, perseverance, athletic 
ability, and many hours of practice. The Sweet Sixteen victories 
brought pride to the entire student body of George Rogers Clark High 
School and the people of Clark County.
  For their accomplishments in winning both the boys' and girls' Sweet 
Sixteen tournaments, I congratulate all the students and coaches. It is 
my honor to lift up their accomplishments before the House of 
Representatives.

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