
CONGRATULATING VANCE CHARTER SCHOOL BOYS' BASKETBALL
Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026)] [House] [Page H2723] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] {time} 1210 CONGRATULATING VANCE CHARTER SCHOOL BOYS' BASKETBALL (Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, Vance Charter School won its first-ever North Carolina High School Athletic Association 1A boys' basketball State championship defeating Thomas Jefferson 79-54. Senior Gary Wilkins led the victory with the double-double, 23 points and 14 rebounds. The Knights secured the title with an incredible second-half performance. Hats off to Coach Downey, the Conference Coach of the Year, to his entire coaching staff, the team, fans, and community for making school history. ____________________