The Academy of Classical Christian Studies girls’ basketball team in Oklahoma City started their season after a championship game where they hit a buzzer-beater to win. Following the game, the coach discovered a scoring error that resulted in their loss. Despite league rules, the team decided to forfeit their victory, appealing to the league to award the championship to their opponents. This unprecedented act of sportsmanship resulted in the team hand-delivering the championship plaque to Apache High, showcasing integrity and inspiring hope.
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A father has been charged with assault after allegedly shoving two child referees at a youth hockey game, sparking outrage and highlighting the volatile nature of youth sports. The incident, which involved a grown man physically assaulting two underage officials, underscores a larger problem of escalating aggression and unacceptable behavior among some parents at youth sporting events. It’s a situation that has left many questioning the lack of respect for authority and the safety of young people volunteering their time to officiate games.
The sheer audacity of the act is striking. The man, whose identity hasn’t been widely released, allegedly pushed or shoved two children, one 12 and the other 14 years old, who were serving as referees during the game.… Continue reading
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Matt Underwood