[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17650]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING THE BOTHELL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM

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                         HON. SUZAN K. DelBENE

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 10, 2014

  Ms. DelBENE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 2014 Bothell High 
School football team. On December 6, the Cougars won the 4A Washington 
State football championship, finishing their outstanding season with a 
perfect record of 14-0. I congratulate them on this exemplary 
achievement.
  The resounding 24-14 victory over the defending champions, Chiawana 
High School, left no doubt that Bothell is the state's best team. This 
championship win is especially remarkable for the Cougars, as it is the 
football team's first state title in school history.
  I would like to give special recognition to Caleb Meyer, Damani St. 
John-Watkins, and Ross Bowers, for their exceptional performances in 
Saturday's game. Meyer and St. John-Watkins both capped the season with 
over 100 yards rushing, but it was quarterback Ross Bower's score with 
6 seconds remaining in the 3rd quarter that grabbed the headlines. On a 
scramble from 5 yards out, Bower landed a complete front flip over the 
Chiawana defenders on his way into the end zone. He also went 17-19, 
passing for over 200 yards and a touchdown.
  The Cougars displayed a great deal of character and determination 
throughout this season led by Coach Tom Bainter. His constant 
encouragement and training helped guide the Cougars to this momentous 
victory.
  Again, I congratulate the Bothell football team on all of their 
success. Their accomplishments on the field this season are hard-earned 
and well-deserved.

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