Dan Bishop: “I chose this photo--I could have picked a formal team photo--because I thought this captured the joy of the moment I am…”

“I chose this photo--I could have picked a formal team photo--because I thought this captured the joy of the moment I am bringing to the Nation's attention. Today, I rise to honor the Wingate University Bulldogs and Coach Jeff Gregory for a spectacular victory in the Division II College World Series. When Bulldogs fans filled the bleachers at the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary last Saturday, they witnessed history. Playing in their first ever College World Series final, the Wingate Bulldogs defeated Central Missouri, the number two ranked team in the Nation, 5-3. In reaching the championship, Wingate joined the ranks of only two other North Carolina Division II schools, and despite losing their opening game, the Bulldogs won four straight to become the first team in 16 years to overcome an opening round loss to win it all. Bulldogs, through your tenacity and persistence, you have won an incredible victory. I am proud today and always to represent Wingate University. Congratulations, Bulldogs. ____________________”