U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, AL-07, spoke Wednesday on the House Floor to congratulate the many high school basketball state championship winners in Alabama’s 7th Congressional District. She also welcomed NCAA Women’s Basketball to Birmingham ahead of the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 tournaments this weekend.
“Mr. Speaker, with the eyes of the nation on Alabama and Auburn Men’s Basketball as they compete in the NCAA March Madness Championship Tournament, I’d like to also shed a light on the outstanding high school basketball players in Alabama’s 7th Congressional District who led their teams to championship victories this season.
“That includes the Girls 7A Champions at Hoover High School who dominated their competition and brought home the gold at the end of their 29-3 season. Way to go, ladies!
“Likewise, Hoover High School boys were also crowned 7A Champions at the end of their undefeated season. Go Hoover Buccaneers!
“In Tuscaloosa, we recognize the boys of Paul W. Bryant High School who took home the Division 6A Championship title following their 27-7 season.
“And in Clarke County, we congratulate the Jackson Academy Boys who finished their 21-4 season when they won the Division 4A Championship.
“And last but certainly not least, I congratulate Uniontown’s own R.C. Hatch Boys Basketball Team. In February, the Bobcats set a new record for boys basketball in the state of Alabama when they took home their 11th—that’s right, 11th—state title as Division 1A Champions.
“As the proud daughter of the late Coach Andrew A. Sewell, who coached the Selma High School Saints for over 30 years including in numerous state tournament games, I know firsthand the amount of dedication, talent, and teamwork that goes into earning a state championship title.
“So, on behalf of Alabama’s 7th Congressional District, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating our outstanding high school basketball champions. I am confident that these young student athletes have bright futures ahead of them.
“This weekend, the City of Birmingham will host the NCAA Women’s Basketball Sweet 16 and Elite 8 in the Magic City. We welcome them to Birmingham, Alabama, all of the teams, and wish them much success.
“Thank you, and I yield back the balance of my time,” Rep. Sewell concluded.
A video of Representative Sewell’s remarks on the floor can be viewed here.
