[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13408]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              CALALLEN HIGH SCHOOL WILDCATS BASEBALL TEAM

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                         HON. SOLOMON P. ORTIZ

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 23, 2008

  Mr. ORTIZ. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Calallen 
High School Wildcats for winning the 2008 Texas State 4A Baseball 
Championship.
  The Wildcats' title marked their third of this decade. Calallen 
culminated their impressive run with a win over the Waxahachie Indians 
11-1, a margin so large that the game ended in the fifth inning due to 
a ten run mercy rule. Catcher Patrick Frasier was named MVP, after 
going two for three with four RBI and two runs.
  This win, however, represents the efforts of the entire team, which 
was made up of Matt Garza, Derek Hagy, Aaron Alaniz, Logan Verrett, 
Jeramie Marek, Bryden McClure, Brett Bell, Jake Huddleston, Kris 
Guerrero, Dustin Vaughan, Hunter Whetsel, Skyler Hoelscher, Patrick 
Frasier, Dustin Marrou, Travis Neslony, Will Reynolds, Tyler Denman, 
Roland Resendez, Jordan John, Dillon Denman, Chad Vanaman, Parker 
Dorsey, Collin Simpson, Adam Hoelscher, Richard Montemayor, Nick Ginn, 
Rick Salazar, and Robert Zastryzny, as well as Head Coach Steve Chapman 
and Assistant Coaches Joe Luis Lopez and Rudy Salinas.
  I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Coach Chapman and the team, 
as well as the parents, teachers, and student boosters who worked so 
hard to propel their team to a historic season.
  I especially want to congratulate the seniors on their graduation and 
best wishes on their future plans.
  Playing for a high school team is always a rewarding experience--one 
that provides enduring lessons in teamwork and responsibility. These 
student athletes will carry the lessons they learned, both on the 
diamond and in the classroom, for the rest of their lives.

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