This game is known to get out of hand with the fans. I hope, especially, that the grown ups act in a manner that doesn't embarrass their children, or leave a lasting impact.
Recently, at the CCHS vs Lincoln Co. game that ended in a tie, there were parents yelling for their children to take out CCHS players, calling them by number. Also, the Lincoln Co. assistant coach called the CCHS team a bunch of cows and continued to yell during the game, "Herd them cows" as she laughed this terrible laugh. And to think she is probably someone's mother as well. It was sooooo bad..... The head coach should have put a stop to it. After the game, one of the Lincoln Co. players, #9, got into the CCHS's face and started yelling at her while her coach watched. The CCHS coach had to ask the Lincoln Co. coach if he was going to stop her. When did it become alright for children to yell at authority figures, regardless of who they are? The ref didn't even card the girl. When asked, he replied "He didn't see what was happening on the sidelines". Maybe so, but it lasted so long and #9 was so loud, it would be hard not to have noticed. I hope her coach took action against this player, and furthermore, I hope her parents dealt with her behavior as well.
It's sad when high school sports are turned ugly by the example of coaches and parents. Should we be surprised when children turn out to be disrespectful and feel as though they should not be held accountable? It's not just a sport lesson we've taught these kids, it's a life one and we will be held accountable for it as well.