[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8136]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           TRIBUTE TO THE CENTAURI HIGH SCHOOL FALCONS GIRLS

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                          HON. JOHN T. SALAZAR

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 11, 2006

  Mr. SALAZAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend and applaud the 
Centauri High School Falcons Girls Basketball team for their thrilling 
victory over the Denver Christian High Crusaders in the Colorado State 
Championship this past March. This riveting victory marks Centauri High 
School's second girls state championship, one undoubtedly deserved by 
this group of hard-working and devoted players.
  Displaying their tenacious defense, the Falcons forced 31 turnovers 
against the Crusaders. Even though they were down by 8 points at the 
end of the first half, Centauri High proved its maturity and 
experience, regrouping and coming back in the second half to win the 
game 62 to 57.
  The Falcons are soaring high today not only because they are great 
individuals, but because they are great athletes who work together. Led 
by coach Dave Forster, teammates Janette McCarroll, Amanda Gylling, 
Marcie Cooley, Wynona Miller, Lucia Muniz, Jeree Booth, Krystina 
George, Raina Gylling, Venessa Jaramillo, Lisa McCarroll, Lindy Norton, 
Amanda Ruybal, and Lacey Smith all displayed the determination, focus, 
and teamwork needed to defeat their challenging opponent. The Falcons' 
victory was based on a combination of accurate shooting, powerful 
defense, and masterful passing. Throughout the intense second half, the 
team never lost its focus or concentration, sinking pivotal free throws 
and continually executing plays with perfection.
  The Falcons' ability to work together is a true inspiration to any 
person who has ever been on a team or worked with others. Once again, 
congratulations to these amazing student athletes and all of Centauri 
High School on their great victory!

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