[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 18082]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING THE ISHPEMING HEMATITES ON THEIR 2013 DIVISION 7 HIGH 
                   SCHOOL FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

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                           HON. DAN BENISHEK

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 3, 2013

  Mr. BENISHEK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Ishpeming 
High School Hematites in earning the Michigan High School Athletic 
Association's Division 7 Championship this last Saturday, November 30, 
2013, at Ford Field in Detroit.
   The Hematites earned this distinction by going undefeated during the 
regular season, winning all nine games. Ishpeming also defeated 
Mancelona, West Iron County, Lake City, and Harbor Beach to advance to 
the state championship in Detroit. The Hematites earned their second 
consecutive championship by defeating the Detroit Loyola Bulldogs 22 to 
12. This is the fourth championship earned by the Hematites in school 
history.
   After facing adversity and challenging circumstances last year, the 
Hematites were able to overcome these daunting circumstances and win 
the Division 7 championship. I am proud that Ishpeming High School has 
been able to repeat their stellar performance. On behalf of the 
residents of Michigan's First Congressional District, I salute the team 
and its players: Dominic Suardini, Kyle Selmser, Ozzie Hakkarinen, 
Tyrus Millimaki, Derek DeCaire, Thomas Finegan, Alex Briones, Noah 
Olgren, Bobby Zhulkie, Nick Comment, Nate Meyer, Adam Prisk, Dylan 
Giuchin, Halen Carello, Marcus Antilla, Ozzy Corp, Shawn Peterson, Matt 
Malone, Mitch Laurin, Jeffrey Matthews, Benjamin Hilliger, Luke Kuliu, 
Dylan Sundberg, Chandler Nault, Dan Thornton, Jordan Tousignant, 
Christian Tousignant, Isaac Olson, Jordan Burton, Nick Bertucci, David 
Simula, Joseph Nault, Jake Quayle, Andrew Bennett, Alec VanHorn, Cody 
Johnson, Devin Kent, Austin Hanninen, Gage Laitinen, Brandon Steve, 
Arnold Coffie, Hunter Schultz, and Fred Sidh.
   Also to be commended are head coach Jeff Olson, assistant coaches 
Scott Syrjala, Brad Waters, and Tony Marietti, the dedicated parents 
and all who made the long days of training and travel possible, 
Ishpeming High School, and the city of Ishpeming on winning the 
championship for a second consecutive year. Their hard work and 
determination stand as examples for all citizens of Northern Michigan.

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