[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17663]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING DETROIT CATHOLIC CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY TEAM

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                       HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 16, 2010

  Mr. McCOTTER. Madam Speaker, today I rise to acknowledge the Division 
1 State Champion Cross Country team from my alma mater, Detroit 
Catholic Central High School. On November 6, 2010 the Catholic Central 
Shamrocks outran the Dexter Dreadnaughts to claim their second 
consecutive title.
  After a season that saw great success in both dual meets and 
invitationals, Catholic Central distanced themselves from the rest of 
the Detroit Catholic League by garnering a point total of 26, less than 
half of 2nd place Brother Rice's 72 to win the Catholic League 
Championship. Moving on to MHSAA Regionals six days later, the 
Shamrocks placed 2nd, with a meager 2 points separating them from the 
Pinckney Pirates.
  Head Coach Tony Magni's harriers were determined to hold on to the 
state title as the starter's pistol sounded at Michigan International 
Speedway. The Blue and White avenged the stinging regional loss to 
Pinckney by legging out a 1st place finish of 103 over 2nd place 
Dexter's 114 and leaving Pinckney to bring up 3rd place with 146. Head 
Coach Magni, along with Assistant Coaches Brian Wilson and Kevin Mason 
celebrated as their team took back to back state championships.
  The hard work and dedication of this team and all of its members 
epitomizes what it means to be a Shamrock. By the teaching of our 
Basilian Fathers through goodness, discipline and knowledge, the entire 
Catholic Central family, including this alumnus, shares in this 
accomplishment.
  Madam Speaker, the 2010 Catholic Central Shamrocks deserve to be 
recognized for their determination, achievement and spirit and I am 
very proud of their determination and effort. I ask my colleagues to 
join me in congratulating the Shamrocks for obtaining this spectacular 
title and honoring their devotion to our community and country. Live 
and Die for CC High!

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