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I don't think coach Olive has to worry. If anyone is solid in his position it's coach Olive.

Let me begin this by saying I attended the game without any partiality to either team. But, if we could go back to the heart of the whole matter I think all of us as sports fans would get a better understanding as to how these things happen. The real issue that the TSSAA must look into as a matter of game control is the quality of their officials. That game began to get out of control last night when one young official took over the contest in the second and third quarter. Officials are taught to work as a team and cover for one another but you cannot continuously overrule another official’s call. Two of those guys were veterans officials but if the other official who made the majority of the calls had swallowed that whistle and let the kids play I believe that no matter who would have won the game I don't think you have seen the aftermath we saw last night. That's why officiating is so important it must be decisive but fair, last night it was neither. And because kids are not allowed to compete it builds frustration in everyone, players, coaches and especially fans. I don’t want to lay all that went on at the official’s feet but it was a big contributor. I was at the game as I brought members of my 11-12 year old basketball team to see the game and what they got was not a lesson in competition but a lesson in un-sportsmanship that I hope they never forget. Whether you win or lose always do it with class.

Does anyone have a final score on the Shelbyville vs Columbia 8AAA championship?

When you say "coming back" was he previously on one of the Shelbyville coaching staffs or is he from Shelbyville?

This was not about boasting, I just think its a great accomplishment. Its rare for one school to have the good fortune to have one of their teams make it to the state tournament let alone the championship. Getting through the district, regionals and sectionals is tough enough but to get both teams to the championship games, that special. My hats off to Trenton, Shelbyville and any other team that may accomplished such a great feat.

When was the last time that both boys and girls teams made it to the state championship games in the same year?

Shelbyville head football coach Whit Taylor is leaving his position to become the Assistant Principal at the local middle school. Who would be a good candidate as the new head coach?