Controversy Reigns
Well, the journey is over for the Lady Kats who lost a heartbreaker this past Saturday in the semi state in just unbelievable fashion. I have been going to sporting events since I was 2 yrs old, and I have never seen anything like what we saw Sat in such a high stakes game with the winner going on to play for a state title. The final score was South Bend Washington 60 Kokomo 58, at least that is what the scoreboard said. So, here is what happened in the first half KHS played great got out to a nice 15-6 lead, but Washington came right back and eventually took a 36-31 halftime lead. I felt good because in all honesty this was the best team we had faced all year and we were in striking distance which is all you can ask for. They have an all world freshman who has already been offered by Notre Dame, and we held her to like 12 pts all day. The second half though started just horrible, as we hit a free throw then they took off, eventually taking the lead to 47-32. Kokomo once again though showed the heart they are so known for and went on a run of their own, hitting a three pointer, to cut the lead to 49-44 after three periods, then the fun began. Let me first say that the set of officals working this game were bad all game long for both teams, there were a ton of calls missed, and some strange calls called, that being said it didn't appear it was going to cost either team the ballgame til the end. So there is a minute and change to play were down 59-54, and we have the ball, the girl that hit the game winner last week steps up and hits another huge shot this week. two of the three refs signaled a three pointer and one a two, and they gave us three making the score 59-57, and we call an immediate timeout. During the timeout, my dad, who I was sitting with said wow I think we got a break that didn't look like a three. We were seated next too an IHSAA official, as well as the alternate official who is there to make sure the score is correct and time problems what not. Anyway my dad said to them, wow I thought that was a two they BOTH said no both of the refs signaled three, and my dad said hey will take it. After the timeout we come out play great defense and force a turnover with 40 secs to play, and of course everyone knows who is going to get the ball, Audrey. She gets it goes up for a three, and is fouled so three shots with 11 secs to play. She calmly sinks the first, misses the second, and hits the third(she is a 90% shooter so missing one is insane) this ties the score 59-59. Washington calls timeout, and the Kats huddle all excited thinking the game is tied with 11 secs to go. During the timeout the refs conference, and then conference at the scorer's table with book lady, and take a point away from us making it 59-58, well of course the crowd goes NUTS! Coach Hall is hot, the fans are hot, and the call sticks they say that shot that happened OVER a minute ago, was a two, and that's how the scorekeeper got it. Now coming out of the timeout we have to foul down one, the girl makes 1 of 2, we miss a 3 pointer at the buzzer game over, season over, fans in shock! Here is my problem with the whole situation, whether it was a three or a two pointer, the situation should have been resolved IMMEDIATELY when we called a timeout. At that deadball the offcials are suppose to talk with the scorebook keeper and make sure they are on the same page, didn't happen! They let the game go on over a minute without a correction and us playing the score that was on the board, and had we known the point was coming off at the 1:10 mark you bet we'd played the last minute differently. It's a bitter pill to swallow and a complete horseshit way to lose, but unfortunately shit happens sometimes. It's a shame that a great game with a great atmosphere came down to this, and the morning after the refs were the headline NOT the athletes. The other problem I had is with Plymouth and how they ran a horrible event, and hopefully will not be hosting anytime soon in the future. They had no security, they oversold tickets so it was an overcapcity crowd, and after the game when all the fans were going nuts and attacking the scorer's table, their administration was nowhere to be found and the KHS administration was left doing their job. TACKY! Tough way to lose, and a tough way to win since this is what everyone is talking about from that game. By the way ladykatbasketball.com has a picture of the shot in question and it's VERY hard to tell if it was a three or a two. Congrats on a great run though Lady Kats!
Thanks for letting me rant about this I feel better now :) On to other topics. I would like to share with you how I spent my day today. We celebrated my mother's birthday today and that meant the entire famdamily meeting at my grandma's house in Kokomo. That meant my sister, and brother in law coming from Noblesville with their three kids. Two of them are 2 yr old twins, and the other is 1, and well they are monsters! haha! For my mom's birthday she was probably more stressed out then happy to celebrate, because my grandma's house has soo much crap the boys can get into and believe me they find it. Then my mom worries about them breaking things, and goes into paranoid lady! So, after terrorizing my grandma's place we all came back to my mom and dad's and they gave the boys baths, and we had cake. It was a pleasant day but I have a headache! I always feel stupid around kids that can't really converse with you, it's like I am not going to talk like an idiot just to make you smile. Who knows, maybe that makes me a bad uncle. I keep telling my sister I will make up for it when they are older ha!
Anyone catch any of the closing ceremonies tonight from the olympics? I happened to flip to the channel right when Ricky Martin was performing. I was like WTF why hasn't this guy retired yet! He was singing some stupid song about cups of life, and trying to dance. If I were an athlete i'd be asking for better entertainment for the closing ceremonies or skipping them had I know he was going to perform. I was watching Grey's Anatomy tonight wow I love this show. I think we all saw it coming but Meredith broke George's heart, but in the end he found a new love interest it appears. I am sorry but this man is very homely and a dork, the only reason a female sleeps with this guy is A.) Drunk, B) Desperate, or C) Just needs laid(I guess that could be desperate!) As for Izzie, her heartman is back that patient she was flirting with a few weeks ago, and it sent Alex into a jealous fit. Umm does anyone else think that Izzie hitting on a patient is unethical? Sorry you females who love "McDreamy" I think he is McJerky! The man is married, and he is still trying to get in Meredith's pants, dude you're giving us males a bad name! Sure his wife cheated on him last year, but he CHOSE her over meredith, live with it pal! He had his chance, and I am sure he will be back in bed with Meredith soon. Such a good show!
Alright this is a long post, I am wondering if anyone will actually read the whole thing. I am hungry now I shall go eat something :) Any suggestions for Phat Tuesday's? I think I have an idea for this one if I decide to do it.
Have a great Monday everyone, if that is possible!
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