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CONGRATULATING INDIAN VALLEY BRAVES FOOTBALL ON FIRST STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WIN

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On 2024-12-20, Representative Michael A. Rulli (R-OH-6) delivered a floor speech titled "CONGRATULATING INDIAN VALLEY BRAVES FOOTBALL ON FIRST STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WIN" in the House. The speech addressed taxes.

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CONGRATULATING INDIAN VALLEY BRAVES FOOTBALL ON FIRST STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WIN

Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 190 (Friday, December 20, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 190 (Friday, December 20, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1319] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CONGRATULATING INDIAN VALLEY BRAVES FOOTBALL ON FIRST STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WIN ______ HON. MICHAEL A. RULLI of ohio in the house of representatives Friday, December 20, 2024 Mr. RULLI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today along with my colleague, The Honorable Troy Balderson, to congratulate the Indian Valley Braves on their victory over the Sandusky Perkins Pirates in the 2024 Ohio High School Athletic Association Division IV Football State Championship. Attendance topped 7,000 in Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium that Saturday night, December 7, 2024. Amidst freezing and rainy conditions, the Perkins Pirates scored first to lead 7-0. The Braves responded with a touchdown but missed the extra point making the game 7-6. On the following kickoff, Sandusky Perkins fumbled, and Indian Valley recovered. They capitalized by driving down the field for a touchdown and successfully executed a two-point conversion pulling ahead 14-7. This back-and-forth battle characterized the game as neither team punted all night. Heading into the fourth quarter, Indian Valley trailed Sandusky Perkins 36-29. The Braves drove back down the field and scored their fifth rushing touchdown of the game making the score 36-35. They took a risk by trying for a two-point conversion and were successful. The Braves' defense held strong and forced a turnover with just over four minutes of regulation left to play. They ran out the clock to clench the win with the final score reading 37-36. This Division IV state final was historic as it marked the Braves' first football state championship in school history as well as the first for a Tuscarawas County school. The team finished with an overall record of 16-0 in the regular season and 5-0 in conference. I ask my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives to join me in congratulating the Indian Valley Braves' players, coaches, staff, families, and friends as we celebrate this victory of an undefeated season and a state championship title. Go Braves. ____________________

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CONGRATULATING INDIAN VALLEY BRAVES FOOTBALL ON FIRST STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WIN Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 190 (Friday, December 20, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 190 (Friday, December 20, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1319] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CONGRATULATING INDIAN VALLEY BRAVES FOOTBALL ON FIRST STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WIN ______ HON. MICHAEL A. RULLI of ohio in the house of representatives Friday, December 20, 2024 Mr. RULLI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today along with my colleague, The Honorable Troy Balderson, to congratulate the Indian Valley Braves on their victory over the Sandusky Perkins Pirates in the 2024 Ohio High School Athletic Association Division IV Football State Championship. Attendance topped 7,000 in Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium that Saturday night, December 7, 2024. Amidst freezing and rainy conditions, the Perkins Pirates scored first to lead 7-0. The Braves responded with a touchdown but missed the extra point making the game 7-6. On the following kickoff, Sandusky Perkins fumbled, and Indian Valley recovered. They capitalized by driving down the field for a touchdown and successfully executed a two-point conversion pulling ahead 14-7. This back-and-forth battle characterized the game as neither team punted all night. Heading into the fourth quarter, Indian Valley trailed Sandusky Perkins 36-29. The Braves drove back down the field and scored their fifth rushing touchdown of the game making the score 36-35. They took a risk by trying for a two-point conversion and were successful. The Braves' defense held strong and forced a turnover with just over four minutes of regulation left to play. They ran out the clock to clench the win with the final score reading 37-36. This Division IV state final was historic as it marked the Braves' first football state championship in school history as well as the first for a Tuscarawas County school. The team finished with an overall record of 16-0 in the regular season and 5-0 in conference. I ask my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives to join me in congratulating the Indian Valley Braves' players, coaches, staff, families, and friends as we celebrate this victory of an undefeated season and a state championship title. Go Braves. ____________________