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I don't get it... what is so bad about Owsley's celebrating? Did it ever occur that they were just thrilled? I'm sure the Owls weren't doing it to get on Powell's nerves. Imo, Owsley had the right to celebrate. They had doubts going into this game, and everyone of them can admit it. With a total of 7 players that played for varsity, they only had 5. A starter and their 6th man were both out with injuries, and we are not sure when they will be back. The foul trouble sure didn't help the Owls, because the bench had to step up and play important roles... all with very little playing time in varsity if any at all. Being down by almost twenty at one time sure didn't help the owl's confidence either. When they started coming back playing as a team in the fourth quarter, though, they ended up winning a game that was thought to already have been lost. Owsley was celebrating because they knew they had won a hard fought game, and with all odds against them at that. After winning such a good game they decided to celebrate, but I can tell u that Owsley County's players have the best sportsmanship in the whole 14th. If there was a player down, they would be sure to pick them up. Never will u c Owsley County play dirty. Owsley had the right to celebrate and I will stand by that.

Very well said. I agree about Owsley not playing dirty, because they don't know how. If they did, I think they would be more dangerous. I do think that Owsley has the best sportsmanship in the 14th. I know these girls, they wouldn't hurt a fly unless they are being provoked. Even IF a player is down and they have been fighting or mouthing (not often or if any) at each other, They always help them up. They know what bad sportsmanship is and they are far from it. I beleive that Owsley's coach makes them shake the other teams hand and teaches them about to have good manners even if they don't want to. Ya know, I don't think you'll find any better gals in the hills of Kentucky about sportsmanship. They are a good bunch of kids!!!!! and love the game of Basketball!!!!!!!!!!