March, 2006
None of our area teams made it to the Sweet Sixteen, although the Jackson City Tigers and the Breathitt LadyCats came awfully close. Despite the disappointment, what a breath of fresh air it was to experience officiating during the district and regional tournaments that allowed the players to determine the outcome of the ballgames. Sure there was an occasional poor call; that is to be expected. But, all in all, the referees basically went unnoticed—and that’s the way it should be.
