Recognizing the Lancaster High School Varsity Boys Basketball Team's State Championship

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Mr. WITTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the Lancaster High School varsity boys basketball team's Class 1 State Championship.

On Friday, March 10, the Red Devil varsity boys basketball team ended their season with a perfect record of 29-0, defeating George Wythe High School 62-40 in a hard-fought championship game. The Red Devils were not only perfect but dominant throughout the entire season, winning every game by double-digits. This championship is the crowning achievement to an incredible season and calls for celebration.

I would like to recognize Head Coach Dwayne Pinn, who developed the team's winning culture over many years, having coached many of the young men since they were in fourth grade. Next, I would like to recognize the student-athletes: Terrill Diggs, Antavion Thomas, Gerrion Owens, Branndonn Wade, Lamar Mattocks, Tyson Henderson, Darius Smith, Daveon Smith, Kelvin Davis, Sean Thomas, Jeremy Smith, Troy Henderson, Jaquarrias Morris, Tylil Walters, and X'Zaveion Owens.

And finally, I would like to recognize the assistant coaches: Derrick Henderson, Troy Henderson, Eddie Hall, Jovante Smith, Mark Saunders; the athletic director, Dave Zeiler; the cheerleading advisor, Nikki Kelley; the principal, Mary Catherine Jones; and the superintendent, Jessica Davis.

Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me in recognizing the accomplishments and hard work of the student-athletes, coaches, and volunteers of Lancaster High School's varsity boys basketball program. I look forward to seeing their continued excellence on the court.

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