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When a player is ejected he is SUPPOSED to remain on the bench for the duration of the contest, no matter the sport. The intent of this rule is to ensure that the student is under adult supervision at all times.

Is there any type of penalty for a fan who is ejected from a TSSAA sanctioned basketball game? Are they permitted to attend a game at the same site the next night? Is there a fine (I doubt it, even from the T$$AA)? Anyone who KNOWS, please advise. Thanks.

This is a little bit off topic, but WHY is Moore Co. playing Riverside Christian this week? What could they POSSIBLY gain from beating up on such a weak opponent? Just curious, absolutely no dog in the fight. Saw the schedule and thought it was a misprint.

Shelbyville was leading 6-0 going to the bottom of the 5th inning.

No. I found out who it was last night. He is from Shelbyville, and is actually an employee of the Beford Co. school system. He has the reputation as a very competent official in both basketball and softball. He may have just made a mistake on this play. It happens.

There is one more thing that should be considered here. The ball is in the glove, and the AWESOME picture appears to show that the ball is in the glove before the runner got to the plate. My question is, did this happen because the runner had to SLOW DOWN because of where the catcher was standing. If the runner did slow down, then that could be interpreted as having her progress impeded. If progress is impeded and there is contact, which is obviously the case, then obstruction should be called. I'm guessing that if the obstruction call had not been made, the offensive coaches and fans would be the ones posting their complaints on here. I just really wish I had been there, as other posters have said. I think I understand both sides of the argument here. We should all remember that all the umpires do is try to get the call correct, and they are not perfect. The call may have been missed, but I would certainly bet that it was not on purpose. How much longer did the game last because of that call? If the umpire simply wanted to go home, would that call have ever crossed his mind. I did look at the Shelbyville paper online and saw that there were THIRTY-TWO hits in the game, but the box score was not listed. Were there any errors? If so, did any of those errors cost either team any runs? If so, then it sounds to me like no one in Wartrace had a perfect night, except for maybe the young lady from Richland who hit the homers in both the 8th and the 9th innings. Wow! At any rate, I think I'll stop writing and just read what everyone else has to say from now on. Thanks.

Cascade11, Sound like a controversy to me. I read a lot on coacht and post very little, and usually laugh at several of your posts. before I give an opinion on this one though, I have two questions. Was the catcher standing on home plate waiting on the throw? Did the runner have access to the plate without having to slide? (There is no slide rule in softball) When I read your answer, I'll let you know whether the umpire was right or wrong.

Scores from Friday night at Lincoln County High School as part of the Lady Warrior Southern Invitational: Lincoln County 6 Kingston 3 Blackman 11 Kingston 1 Blackman 4 Maryville Heritage 1 Lincoln County 11 Maryville Heritage 1

Shelbyville won 8-7 on a 2-out bases loaded single up the middle in the bottom of the 8th inning by Shelby Lamb. Tullahoma'a starting pitcher had to leave the game in the bottom of the 8th after being hit by a line drive off the bat of Kayla Warren. It was a good game, but the time of game was two hours and 33 minutes. Yikes! I hope the young lady from Tullahoma is OK.

The Cascade Lady Champions opened their 2009 campaign with a 6-2 (not 7-3 as listed on the scoreboard) win over Moore County. It was a typical early season game with lots of errors and lots of missed scoring chances for both teams. Congrats to Ralph Edwards on his first win as a head softball coach.

Summertown is terrible!

The score is WRONG on the scoreboard. CCHS won the game 49-46 due to THS going into the stall game too early.

The district that BGA plays in is cancelled for today. They are trying to arrange things so they can play tomorrow beginning at 1:00.

Hey MNIA, I love reading your stuff. I feel like you left out one game today, and I KNOW you made a mistake (stop the presses!) What about Columbia v. Franklin County? They are making up the game today at 4:30 in Fulmerville. Also, the Basketball School coach's name is Robin Ayers. Coach Morey has been at Oakland the past couple of years. Finally, which game are you watching tonight? CR

Riverdale won 2 and lost one today. Beat Parkersburg South, WV 8-3 Lost to Warner Valley, PA 4-3 (had two runners thrown out at the plate) Beat St. Bede's IL 14-0 (I think)