[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 2680-2681]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 THE THIRD TIME IS AS GOOD AS THE FIRST

                                 ______
                                 

                           HON. HOWARD COBLE

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 18, 2011

  Mr. COBLE. Mr. Speaker, I am sure that fans across the country will 
have their own opinion, but for my money, I have to say that the best 
high school football team in the country resides in the Sixth District 
of North Carolina. I have some facts to back up my opinion.
  West Rowan High School owns the nation's longest active football 
winning streak among all high schools. The Falcons won their 46th 
consecutive game while capturing their third straight North Carolina 3-
A high school football championship. West Rowan's last loss was in Week 
2 of the 2008 football season.
  The Falcons completed their third straight season of perfection on 
December 11, 2010, when they defeated Eastern Alamance 34-7 at N.C. 
State's Carter-Finley Stadium. I must also note that the Sixth District 
was a double winner in this game because the Eastern Alamance Eagles 
proved to be a worthy opponent. Eastern Alamance also resides in the 
Sixth District. So, congratulations to the Falcons and the Eagles for a 
tremendous 2010 football season.
  The way that West Rowan captured this title was special because of 
the obstacles that had to be overcome in the title bout. It has long 
been said that defense wins championships and the Falcons are a prime 
example of this philosophy. In the title game, the star quarterback for 
the Falcons was knocked out of the game with a concussion requiring a 
full team effort to capture the state crown. West Rowan and Eastern 
Alamance battled in a great game, both sides worthy of accolades. The 
Falcon defense, however, was able to take over in the second half while 
paving the way for the win. The Falcons define team work and dedication 
and that starts with the Head Coach Scott Young and all of his 
assistants.
  With many players returning next season, including the offensive and 
defensive MVPs, the Falcons have vowed to continue their winning 
streak. On February 3, 2011, I was honored to meet with the team and 
offer my personal congratulations on another outstanding season.
  The players on this championship team are Tyler Stamp, Trey Mashore, 
Daishon Barger, Odell McBride, Clifford Long, BJ Sherrill, Dinkin 
Miller, Quentin Sifford, Connor Edwards, Jamarian Mabry, Eric Cowan, 
Ethan Wansley, Harvey Landy, Taylor Garczynski, Jockaile Burnside, 
Bertin Suarez, Jarvis Morgan, Domonique Noble, Kendall Hosch, John 
Dunlap, Darryl Jackson Jr., Andrew Garrison, Trey Cuthbertson, Brandon 
Ijames, Mack Flanagan, Terence Robinson, Troy Culbertson, Patrick 
Hampton, Trevor Loudin, Desmond Jackson, Emmanuel Gbunblee, Trey 
Shepherd, Tacoma McNeely, Cody Eggers, Kiero Cuthbertson, Jacob Tomlin, 
Logan Stoodley, Jordan Davenport, Terrence Polk, Andre Archie, Matthew 
Choi, Charles Holloway, Preston Garner, Chad Bailey, Brandon Hansen, 
Xavier Still, Cody Haire, Hunter Mashburn, Josh Bailey, Jordan Myers, 
Greg

[[Page 2681]]

Dixon, Mike Norman, Rashad Sherrill, Zeke Blackwood, Davon Quarles, 
Jarius Lewis, Louis Kraft, Hobie Proctor, Jalen Morrow, Ahmed 
Blackwell, Quinton Phifer, Maurice Warren, Kelly Miller, Keyows Weeks, 
Justin Teeter, Jovani Alviter, Daisean Reddick, Ray Bath, Derrick 
Fortson, Teoz Mauney, and Michael Pinkston.
  Every great team needs a great coaching staff, as well as support 
from their school community. Plaudits must go to Head Coach Scott 
Young, Assistant Coaches Ed Bowles, Butch Browning, Durwood Bynum, Jeff 
Chapman, Tim Dixon, Ralph Ellis, Dave Hunt, Lee Linville, Darrell 
Misenhiemer, Joe Nixon, Kevin Parks Sr., Stevie Williams, James 
Collins, Zeb Link, and Mark Young. In addition, it should be noted that 
Scott Young has been honored as the Associated Press Prep Football 
Coach of the Year for North Carolina.
  In addition, we need to congratulate Head Trainer Amber DeDoming 
along with student trainers J.J. Pangburn, Ashley Gaston and Nicole 
Barber. Additionally the cameramen Alan Champion and Jonathan Brown, 
the ball girls Ally Young, Sarah Day and Mary Sobataka and ball boys 
Bryant Young, Owen White, Marcus Corry and Brandon Wallace, all deserve 
to be recognized for the total team effort.
  Last, but certainly not least, we offer our congratulations to 
Athletic Director Todd Bell and Principal Dr. Jamie Durant for their 
support of a national high school football dynasty.
  Again on behalf of the Sixth District of North Carolina, we 
congratulate the West Rowan High School football team, faculty, staff, 
students, and fans for another history-making season. This team will be 
remembered for many years to come for its perfection on the field and 
resilience in securing a third straight North Carolina 3-A state 
championship.

                          ____________________