[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 4]
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HONORING THE SMOKY MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL MUSTANGS MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM 
                      ON THEIR OUTSTANDING SEASON

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                           HON. HEATH SHULER

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 29, 2011

  Mr. SHULER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Smoky Mountain 
High School Mustangs 2010-2011 Men's Basketball Team.
  Through their hard work and dedication, the Mustangs had an 
undefeated regular season. They held the longest single season winning 
streak in North Carolina for all 4 classifications in the 2010-2011 
season. They went on to finish as the WNCAC Regular Season and 
Tournament Champions. The Mustangs finished the year as the NCHSAA 
sectional runner-up with an impressive 26-1 record. These awards are 
especially notable considering North Carolina is considered a 
powerhouse for high school basketball.
  Five players were recognized for their individual accomplishments by 
being named All-Conference. They include Will Carpenter, Micah Carter, 
Tanner Cogdill, Mark Thompson, and Jackson Simmons. Jackson Simmons 
also went on to be named the Conference Player of the Year for his 
extraordinary play during the season. The team's recognition did not 
stop with just the players. Head coach Jimmy Cleaveland was named 
Conference Coach of the Year.
  As a former student athlete in Western North Carolina, I understand 
the commitment it takes to compete at such a high level. I ask my 
colleagues to join me today in recognizing the many accomplishments by 
the Smoky Mountain High School Mustangs 2010-2011 Men's Basketball 
Team.

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