Several things "happened" to Wando in the tournament.
1) Cardinal Newman played very well all week long. Hats off.
2) Norman North is simply more physical through the midfield, and was POed after losing to an extraordinary effort by CN the previous night.
3) Due to the Pinewood forfeiture and RIDICULOUS 10-point award to each team in the B-C/Clover group, the ONLY way Wando could reach the semifinals was with a 10-point (3-0 or better) win on Day 3. 0nce CN scored a goal, several Wando players (inexcusably) shut down.
4) Wando hit a post and a crossbar in the second half vs. CN.
Overall, it was a disappointing week for Wando.
As to the flip-kick controversy, I'm split on that one. While I generally oppose anything that might be perceived as "showing up" a "defeated" opponent, I can understand why a kid would want to try a PK that way. There is merit to both sides of the argument, but zero merit to personal attacks on Brandon Burkholder.
