[Forever Maroon]

Just to clear up some of the non factual statements in this thread. We (Meece) don't refuse to play Northern because of their holdbacks. We refuse to play them because in the past their coach has made classless moves in games against our legitimate middle schoolers. Half back passes as time expires when you are up 50 something is not the way we play and is not something we want our kids to think is ok. Personal grudges between coaches has no place in middle school athletics, bottom line. Not saying that Max is a saint, but I fully respect and stand behind his decision to not play Northern. Do we back away from other teams with holdbacks?

I remember that night well. Northern beat Meece in the 8th grade game 60-8 and Meece returned the favor in the 7th grade game by the exact 60-8 score. Both coaches let personal issues get in the way and made it a terrible night for all involved. The games would be MUCH better if the coaches and parents would get out of the way and let the kids have fun! Several kids that played against each other that night were very good friends during middle school, throughout high school and are now teammates in college.
I do have a question about your "classless moves in games against our legitimate middle schoolers" comment. What made the Meece kids legitimate middle schoolers and Northern's not legitimate middle schoolers?