[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E690]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING THE BOYS HIGH SCHOOL TRACK CHAMPIONS AS OHIO'S 13TH 
                     DISTRICT CHAMPION OF THE WEEK

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                        HON. EMILIA STRONG SYKES

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 14, 2026

  Mrs. SYKES. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize six extraordinary 
high school athletes as Ohio's 13th Congressional District's Champions 
of the Week.
  Last month, these young men demonstrated excellence, determination, 
and perseverance on Ohio's biggest high school track and field stage.
  The Jackson High School boys 4x100-meter relay team, made up of Micah 
Regimbal, Preston Young, Jackson Baker, and Corey Jacobs, earned the 
title of state champion in the event and became their school's first 
boys track and field state champions.
  Woodridge High School senior Ben LeBay earned an individual state 
title in the 1,600-meter run with a personal record of 4:13.5. Finally, 
Tallmadge High School senior Anthony Bontempo jumped to the top of the 
podium in the Division II high jump competition.
  These young men have represented their schools, families, and 
communities with distinction. Their achievements remind us why Ohio's 
13th Congressional District continues to be the ``Birthplace of 
Champions.''
  I congratulate Micah, Preston, Jackson, Corey, Ben, and Anthony on 
their outstanding accomplishments and proudly recognize them as the 
Champions of the Week for Ohio's 13th Congressional District.

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