Copper Hills was a much anticipated game. Not only was it our last regular season game, but we were going into it undefeated and so were they. We BOTH wanted the win real bad!
This team was NOT lacking in size! They had some big boys and not all of them were on the line! We came out playing strong from the start and by the 2nd quarter were up 14 to 0. We were playing great and doing exactly what we wanted, we weren't perfect, but doing well.
By the end of the 2nd quarter Copper Hills began to play cheap. They were talking a lot of trash and trying their best to get us to make a mistake. Those kids were egging our guys on and trying to frustrate them. It didn't work... I will admit that a couple of the boys were starting to retaliate but our coach quickly told them to knock it off and we were back to our standard of play. But they were relentless with their efforts of cheap behavior for the remainder of the game.
It's unfortunate because we had every reason to respect them and their team until they started to behave so badly. Even the parents on the sidelines were making rude comments. I will never understand that behavior! I find it in such bad taste!! What are you teaching your kids by behaving that way? I really don't get it! You should have your head held high regardless of the scoreboard! And playing like that certainly isn't going to better your chances! Ugh!
It was difficult, but I am very proud of our team and the way they conducted themselves. They are all great kids and really did their best to make their coaches and parents proud. They ended the season with another win which made it an undefeated season! Woo hoo! There is a very good chance they will see this team again but for now it's onto the playoffs! Riverton is in our sights!!
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