[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 22]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      CENTRAL WASHINGTON STATE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS

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                           HON. DAN NEWHOUSE

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, January 5, 2016

  Mr. NEWHOUSE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to offer congratulations to 
four high school teams that continue to establish Central Washington as 
the football powerhouse of Washington State.
  On December 5, (13-1) the Prosser High School Mustangs rolled over 
the Tumwater Thunderbirds to claim the Washington State 2A High School 
Football Championship. Led by a stellar defense, the Mustangs amassed 
four interceptions for the third time in the playoffs. This is 
Prosser's fifth state football championship.
  Not to be outdone, the (13-1) Okanogan High School Bulldogs pulled 
off an amazing, nail-bitter win that you usually only see in the 
movies. Rallying from a 27-14 third quarter deficit, the Bulldogs 
pulled off a late-fourth quarter touchdown to defeat the Napavine 
Tigers 36-34. This was Okanogan's second straight Washington State 2B 
High School Football Championship.
  Central Washington teams proved very successful in other divisions as 
well. In a Knights versus Knights face-off, the Royal High School 
Knights defeated the Kings' High School Knights in the Washington State 
1A High School Championship. The win secured Royal's perfect (14-0) 
season, their first championship since 2007, and the school's fifth 
title. Particularly commendable is Royal's defense, which allowed a 
mere four and a half points average scored against the team throughout 
the season.
  Finally, in another nerve-wracking finale, the (13-1) Almira Coulee 
Hartline High School Warriors edged out Lummi Nation Blackhawks 46-42 
for the Washington State 1B High School Football title. Almira Coulee 
Hartline entered the fourth quarter down 42-38, but after recovering a 
Lummi fumble on the one yard line, the Warriors began a 99 yard drive 
that ended with a three yard touchdown with just a minute and a half 
left on the clock. This was also Almira Coulee Hartline's first title 
since 2007, and the school's third state championship.
  Every one of these teams has proudly represented their school. These 
teams have demonstrated the level of skill, teamwork, and tenacity that 
will prepare them well for future seasons and for future success in 
life. Congratulations to Prosser, Okanogan, Royal, and Almira Coulee 
Hartling on a well-played football season.

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