[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5702]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                McKEESPORT TIGERS WIN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

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                         HON. MICHAEL F. DOYLE

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, April 5, 2006

  Mr. DOYLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the McKeesport 
Tigers on their 2005 PIAA Class AAAA state football championship.
  The Tigers' 49-10 victory over the Bethlehem Liberty Hurricanes was 
one of the most outstanding performances ever in a state title game. I 
want my colleagues to know just how proud I am of their talent, hard 
work, and determination. They are an outstanding example of the many 
admirable qualities possessed by the people of Pennsylvania's 14th 
Congressional District.
  McKeesport's second-ever state title capped off one of the greatest 
and most memorable postseason runs in Western Pennsylvania sports 
history. Their victory was indeed a team effort under the superb 
direction of coach George Smith, but there were several individuals who 
rose to the challenge and pulled through in the crunch. Quarterback Dan 
Kopolovich ran for three touchdowns and passed for a fourth. His 
teammate, running back Warren Waite, was able to gain over 100 yards 
and added yet another score. On the Tigers' defensive team, Travis 
McBride earned great distinction by returning an interception for a 
score. These athletes' outstanding performances, ably supported by 
those of their teammates, resulted in one of the largest margins of 
victory in the state title game's history.
  I applaud the Tigers for their impressive display of teamwork and 
perseverance. They have truly demonstrated the quintessential 
characteristics of Western Pennsylvanians in their run to the 
championship.
  I want to extend my warmest congratulations to the Tigers, Coach 
Smith, and the entire McKeesport School District and wish them all the 
best of luck in the future and hope for much continued success.

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