[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 22978]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING THE ACADIANA HIGH SCHOOL RAMS FOOTBALL TEAM ON WINNING THE 
                    LOUISIANA 5A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

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                     HON. CHARLES W. BOUSTANY, JR.

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 17, 2010

  Mr. BOUSTANY. Madam Speaker, I wish to congratulate the Acadiana High 
School Wreckin' Rams football team of Lafayette, Louisiana, for winning 
their second 5A State Championship. With their win at the Superdome in 
New Orleans on December 11, 2010, the team joins the level of elite 
high school football teams in the State. Their win is a source of pride 
for the students, faculty, and alumni of Acadiana High School, as well 
as of the people of Lafayette.
  This year's squad overcame many hardships this season on their way to 
the Superdome. The strength, tenacity and determination of the players 
and coaches to overcome adversity proves that they indeed deserve to be 
called ``champions.''
  After compiling a 6-4 record in the regular season, the Rams cruised 
through the playoffs, recording big wins on their drive to New Orleans. 
The team defeated some of the strongest programs from across Louisiana: 
East St. John by a score of 56-6; Zachary, 49-7; St. Paul, 41-20; and 
St. Thomas More in the State semifinals by a score of 31-0.
  In the State championship game, the Rams played one of the top teams 
in the State, the West Monroe Rebels, a team which had won 29 straight 
games and was the defending State champion. In one of the best high 
school games of the year, the Rams played their hearts out and emerged 
victorious with a 21-14 victory over the Rebels.
  This team represents the strength, determination, and resilience of 
the people of Acadiana. I want to commend head coach Ted Davidson for 
his leadership through the highs and lows of this season, and applaud 
him and his fellow coaches for keeping the team focused and determined 
to achieve their goal of a State championship.
  Very few teams have won more than one State championship in the 
history of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association, and with 
this team's win this year, Acadiana High School joins those select few 
Louisiana high school football programs. For overcoming adversity early 
in the season and delivering resounding wins throughout the post 
season, I congratulate the 2010 Acadiana High School Wreckin' Rams 
football team for their victory in the 5A State Championship.

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