Smucker Congratulates Reading Red Knights Men’s Basketball Team on House Floor

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-16) today went down to the floor of the House of Representatives to congratulate the Reading Red Knights men's basketball team on their Class 6A State Championship – the first in school history.

Rep. Smucker's full remarks are below. You can watch the video here.

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

"I rise today to congratulate the Reading High School men's basketball team on their first state championship in school history.

"The Red Knights finished their historic season with a 30-3 record, and beat Pine-Richland 64-60 in the Class 6A boys final to bring a championship to the city of Reading.

"This is a group of outstanding young men.

"Led by senior guard and McDonald's All-American Lonnie Walker, this team is a staple in the Berks County community.

"Lonnie may have said it best himself after the championship victory: "What we did wasn't even about Reading High basketball. It was about the City of Reading. It was about the community. All the schools. The young kids we inspired. This is for them."

"I couldn't be more proud today to represent these young men.

"I look forward to the continued success of this team, and I look forward to watching Lonnie continue his basketball career at the University of Miami.

"Congratulations to the Reading Red Knights team, the coaches, their families, and the faculty, staff, and students that made this championship possible.

"Thank you, I yield back."

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