Congratulating Sangamon County's Williamsville High School

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Mr. LaHOOD. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Sangamon County's Williamsville High School, who, last week, won the Class 3A Illinois State football championship, the school's first ever.

On Friday night at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb, Illinois, the Williamsville Bullets rallied late in the fourth quarter to win a thrilling 46-42 game against Byron High School. With just 3 minutes remaining and Byron leading 42-39, the Williamsville defense stonewalled Byron to force a turnover. The Bullets then marched down the field, and junior quarterback Conor McCormick fired a game-winning touchdown to secure the State title.

The Bullets' offense set a 3A championship record with 550 yards of total offense. Wide receiver Brandon Bishop set a record for receiving yards with 230, and quarterback Conor McCormick set the record with 335 passing yards and four touchdowns.

The Williamsville football team has made all of central Illinois proud with their accomplishments this season. The never-give-up spirit that embodied this team was on full display in their State championship, and their historic season is a testament to the hard work of these young men.

I congratulate Coach Aaron Kunz and the Williamsville High School Bullets.

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