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On the recordMarch 18, 2026
I rise today to honor an incredible achievement in Division II basketball for the great State of Georgia. In Spartanburg, South Carolina, the Young Harris College Mountain Lions claimed their first-ever Conference Carolinas Men's Basketball Championship, defeating Chowan University 82-79 in a thrilling title game. This victory marks a milestone for the program, securing the automatic bid to the NCAA Division II men's basketball championship and capping off a remarkable 22-8 season. Led by Conference Carolinas Player of the Year Carl Cleveland, the Mountain Lions showed resilience and heart. Cleveland scored a game high of 34 points, including 6 three-pointers, accompanied by Cameron Bleshoy's 11 points, Justin Payne's 14 points, and Christian Drummer's 10 points. The team forced 15 turnovers for crucial transition points, fighting against it constantly. To Coach Jeremy Currier, the players, staff, and the entire Young Harris community, congratulations on making school history. Mr. Speaker, I honor my alma mater.
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John Rice Carter
Republican · Georgia

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Celebrating Young Harris College's first Conference Carolinas Men's Basketball Championship.

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