Hurst66,
Some of the coaches running the state championship event knew before the game started the 8th graders were going to be sitting on the bench. They knew it could be a problem and said nothing to WA The officials in the press box were told before the game there were 8th graders on the bench, but also told they were not on the roster and were never going to be put in the game. I know this for a fact for several reasons. I also have a tape of the game purchased from the official video company that taped the game where a conversation between 2 of them was caught on tape and it was obvious they knew before the game. The coaches should have done everything possible to let WA know this was a problem. They should be there to help, not try to catch someone accidently doing something wrong. Justice did prevail (with a pro bono lawyer), though, and I hope this unfortunate event will never be brought up again on this message board. There are 2 girls who once were 8th graders that don't need this to be brought up again and again. Let's let it rest. Now you know "most of the story".
