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Congratulating the Archbishop Hoban Boys Basketball Team

Floor Speech

Date: March 23, 2023
Location: Washington, DC

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Mrs. SYKES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Archbishop Hoban boys' basketball team from Ohio's 13th Congressional District and the city of Akron for winning the Division I boys basketball championship for the year 2023.

On Sunday, the Archbishop Hoban Knights defeated Pickerington Central 53-47 in the Division I championship, marking the team's first title in 34 years. This was Archbishop Hoban's first appearance at the State championship since they last won the title in 1989.

These student athletes have made the entire Akron community proud and continue to display their excellence, determination, and work ethic both on the court and in the classroom.

I also congratulate head coach T.K. Griffith, who has led the Hoban boys' basketball program for 30 years, as well as the staff, trainers, parents, cheerleaders, and everyone who helped carry these student athletes over the finish line.

They are, in fact, the reason why Ohio 13 is the birthplace of champions.

Congratulations one more time to Ohio 13's Champions of the Week, the fearless Knights, for bringing the Division I trophy back home to Akron.

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