Steve Chabot: “today I have the honor of congratulating Cincinnati's St. Xavier High School, one of Ohio's most athletically successful…”

“today I have the honor of congratulating Cincinnati's St. Xavier High School, one of Ohio's most athletically successful and academically accomplished institutions on its first Ohio High School Division I State football championship. St. X defeated powerful Massillon Washington 24-17 in the final game, Massillon having previously won 22 State football championships. My wife, Donna, and I had the good fortune to attend many of St. X's games this year and last year since our son, Randy, is in the band. St. X was great. They went 15-0 this year. USA Today in their national poll ranked them number nine in the whole country. I think they should have been number one. Even more impressive, this is St. X's 36th State title in all sports, the most of any high school in the State. I am proud to say that this is the fourth consecutive year that Ohio's Division I football champs are from my congressional district. St. X joins Colerain and Elder high schools in making that possible. Congratulations to Coach Steve Specht, his staff, the players, parents, alumni, fans, and of course the band. You were amazing. Go Bombers. ____________________”