Steve Chabot: “this year in the State of Ohio's own version of March Madness, one team in my district, the North College Hill Trojans…”

“this year in the State of Ohio's own version of March Madness, one team in my district, the North College Hill Trojans, celebrated the school's first State basketball championship by defeating second-ranked Ironton 71 to 65. The Trojans left no doubt in people's minds that they were the best Division III basketball team in the State of Ohio, capping off an amazing 27 to 1 record by winning its final 21 games. Something tells me that the State of Ohio is going to be hearing a lot more from North College Hill in the years to come. Four of the team's five starters were freshmen and sophomores, led by Ohio Mr. Basketball and first team All-USA Today team honoree O.J. Mayo. I want to congratulate head coach Jamie Mahaffey and all the rest of the coaching staff and every member of the North College Hill team on a job well done. I also want to congratulate the parents and the students and the fans for a great season. Mr. Speaker, I would not at all be surprised if I am up here again next year at this time congratulating North College Hill on winning back-to-back State basketball championships. ____________________”