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You're right, a loss is a loss. But I would think that anyone who has seen SV play would recognize that without Justice, they are nowhere near the same team. Losing a game where Justice did not play should not be viewed the same as one in which he did.

To me, saying that Justice was out isn't an excuse. Excuses are when someone states an opinion, such as "they weren't motivated", "they were tired", or "the refs were biased". Those are simply opinions of the person making the statement. But to say that Justice did not play in the game isn't opinion, it's fact. He didn't play due to an injury the previous day. Saying that SV wouldn't have lost if he did play, yes, that is an opinion. But pointing out that a regular starter did not play is simply stating fact.

It is my opinion, though, that SV does not lose that game against KCC if he plays. I'll put it this way. After watching the Elliott/SV game on Sunday, do you not think the outcome of the game would have been different if for some reason Justice did not play? I would venture to say it most definitely would have been, and it wouldn't have been pretty for SV. Elliott would have won by a lot.

Yes I think Justice makes a big difference for Shelby Valley. The fact that they are so dependent on one player is the main reason I believe Elliott County is a better team. If just gets in foul trouble or has an off night, what does Valley do then?

Sure losing either of the Faulkners or Ferguson would hurt Elliott County as well but I believe it is something they would be more prepared to overcome.

Just because we all don't agree on rankings doesn't make any one persons wrong. I respect every other persons opinion and do not call them out on it. I would expect the same courtesy in return.