[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5927]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING THE LUMMI NATION SCHOOL BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM

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                         HON. SUZAN K. DelBENE

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 29, 2015

  Ms. DelBENE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 2014-2015 Lummi 
Nation School boys' basketball team. This year, Lummi put together a 
perfect 27-0 season, beating rival Neah Bay 54-33 in the Class 1B state 
championship game. I congratulate them on this exemplary achievement.
  The title game was the first time two Native American teams faced off 
for a state championship in Washington, and the Blackhawks' victory was 
the first time a Native team has won the boys' 1B championship.
  Along with the team's historic victory, four Lummi players also 
earned individual honors. Sophomore forward Trazil Lane was selected as 
the Associated Press (AP) Class 1B State Player of the Year after 
averaging 18.2 points per game. He was also selected as the Northwest 
League's (NWL's) Most Valuable Player.
  Senior guard Austin Brockie averaged 14.2 points per game and was an 
AP all-state honorable mention and a first-team all-NWL selection. 
Senior Dino Williams was a first-team all-NWL selection, and senior 
Kavarez Lane was a second-team all-NWL selection. Lane was also chosen 
to play in the Washington Interscholastic Basketball Coaches 
Association's (WIBCA's) all-state game. Finally, Coach Jerome Toby was 
selected as the WIBCA Coach of the Year.
  The Blackhawks displayed a great deal of character and determination 
this season. Their success resulted from their hard work and ability to 
play unselfishly for their teammates.
  Again, I congratulate the Lummi boys' basketball team on all of their 
success. Their accomplishments on the court this season are hard-earned 
and well-deserved.

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