I was there, front and center. Yes, there was incredible and unmistakable home cooking for the almighty region 5. I have seen the game film, and DCA's limping drive to the goal line was given life support by the refs in an attempt to keep Region 5 in the playoffs. All calls were on 4th down after failed plays. #1 was a pass interference call on Bodiford when he was two steps in front of the receive, and the ball was errantly thrown in the dirt 12 yds in front of the receiver. This was the worst blatant call I have ever seen. We saw it over and over on the film. This should be reviewed by whoever reviews these things. The second call was a phantom face mask call. The running back was wrapped up low by #51 Brandon Church. A 15 yd facemask call on 4th and 7 gave them a first and goal at the 9, instead of being stopped on 4th down for no gain for the second time in a row. I haven't seen a 15 yd facemask all season long. It was completely convenient to be able to call that last night.
Do I sound like a bitter Fayette Academy fan? I must, but we tasted the win last night and DCA knows that if they do win the state game, that they really played it last night.