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In reference to last night, I for one am happy that the official had the guts to call the foul on Betsy Layne during the attempted put-back by Chayse Martin of Prestonsburg just before time expired. Many times, the officials would not call that foul and just let the game be played out by the young men on the floor, even though if that particular play had happened earlier in the game the whistle would be blown immediately. It was a good judgement call by the official at that particular time and Martin had a chance to send the game into overtime on his free throws. So in hindsight, the players did decide the outcome, and Prestonsburg came up 1 point short in one of best 58th District games I've seen in sometime.

As for earlier in the contest last night, Betsy Layne had a sizeable foul advantage until Prestonsburg coach took a technical and started receiving some calls in his favor as the Blackcats were able to play aggressive defense without being worried about picking up the cheap foul. That helped to keep them in the game - and what a game it was.

Players provide the entertainment, officials provide the drama.

Great post! the players did decide the outcome!!!:beavis: