[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 9]
[House]
[Page 12016]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE SUDAN NETTES GIRLS BASKETBALL 2009 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the 
gentleman from Texas (Mr. Neugebauer) is recognized for 5 minutes.
  Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to rise today to congratulate 
some champions in the 19th Congressional District of Texas. I proudly 
congratulate the Sudan Nettes girls basketball team of Sudan High 
School in Sudan, Texas, for winning the Class 1A, Division I State 
championship in 2009.
  The Nettes finished the 2008-2009 season with 35 wins and only five 
losses. The championship squad includes seniors Whitney Robertson, 
Skylar Sowder, Amy Tiller, and Brittany Williams; juniors Lacee Logan 
and CeCe Williams; sophomores Emylee Gonzales, Desiree King, Chelsea 
Locke, and Mariah Steinbock; and freshmen Baylee Black and Danielle 
Logan. Led by head coach Jason Cooper, the coaching staff includes 
assistant coaches Lisa Logan and Mark Scisson.
  Following a frustrating loss in this last year's State finals, the 
Nettes demonstrated their hard work and determination during the off-
season. In this year's final, their focus on teamwork paid off in a 71-
38 victory over the Roscoe Plowgirls, the third largest margin of 
victory in Class 1A history. With this win, Sudan earns its fourth 
State title and its first since 1994.
  I applaud the Nettes' hard work and tradition of success. With great 
support from the community, the team proved itself as the best 
basketball team in Class 1A. The Sudan Nettes continue to exemplify the 
principles of competitive spirit and success on and off the court.
  Also, Mr. Speaker, I proudly congratulate the Muleshoe Mules high 
school football team for defeating Kirbyville on the way to winning the 
Class 2A, Division I State football championship in 2008.
  Establishing a tradition of success, the Mules have made their State 
playoffs 9 out of the last 10 years under Head Coach David Woods. In 
2008, the Mules demonstrated their talent and determination by ending 
the football season with a perfect 15-0 record. This is the first State 
football championship for Muleshoe.
  Quarterback Wes Wood passed for 4,532 yards for this season, with 230 
of those yards in this year's championship game.
  In another exceptional championship performance, Lane Wood ran for 
160 yards and two touchdowns. The Mules scored four consecutive 
touchdowns in the second half to achieve a final score of 48-26.
  I applaud the Mules' hard work and resilience through the 2008-2009 
season. With great support from the community, the team proved itself 
as the best 2A football team in the State of Texas and an inspiration 
to all of us. The Muleshoe Mules continue to exemplify the principles 
of competitive spirit and success on and off the field.

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