[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 102 (Wednesday, July 24, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1321] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] LEXINGTON CATHOLIC: BASKETBALL EXCELLENCE ______ HON. ERNIE FLETCHER of kentucky in the house of representatives Tuesday, July 23, 2002 Mr. FLETCHER. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor for me to stand here today to recognize basketball excellence at Lexington Catholic High School. Lexington Catholic High School represents a long tradition of Catholic education in the Bluegrass Region, a region where basketball is loved and cherished. The Lexington Catholic basketball tradition has evolved with the academic excellence of the high school, representing not only its students, but oftentimes, Lexington, and the state of Kentucky. The school was formed in 1951 through the merger of two secondary schools, St. Catherine's Academy, founded in 1823, and Lexington Latin School, founded in 1924, and began their basketball program the same year. After many impressive years as a program in the most competitive area in the country, the Lexington Catholic High School Knights earned a national reputation as a powerhouse. Lexington Catholic is Kentucky's winningest basketball program over the past decade and has won premier tournaments in and out of the state. The program has been ranked as high as No. 3 nationally in USA Today, defeating powerhouses Oak Hill Academy in Virginia, and Chicago's Whitney Young. However, this year's team accomplished what no other Lexington Catholic team in history had achieved: the Kentucky state title. Through hard work of the players and the determination of long time coach Danny Haney and Principal Sally Stevens, the 2001-2002 Lexington Catholic High School basketball team delivered what students and alumni have been coveting for years. I would like to recognize the achievements of this year's state champion, the Lexington Catholic Knights, and their perennial successes. The state championship team members include: Chas Allen, Mark Balthropk, Scott Becker, Corey Canter, JD Christman, Adam Cooke, William Graham, Demetrius Green, Chase Hillenmeyer, Wes Lawrence, Mike McGrath, Martiese Morones, Drew Morton, Christian Postel, Ryan Morton, Harrison Morton, David Noble, Ryan Postel, John Rompf, Trey Server, Brian Smith, Joseph Tunde. The coaching staff consists of: Danny Haney, Tommy Huston, Mike Mendenhall II, Mark E. Davidson, John Albaugh, Dave Tramontin, Brandon Salsman, Dan Tilghman, and Mike Mendenhall III. ____________________