First: Prayers being sent to Miss Rich! The heart break on her face, her teammates faces and the faces of the Patriot crowd told a story of where they have been and where they are. The way that her teammates pulled together to finish that win displays where they are going.
Second, Congrats to Miss Rich on breaking Allen County-Scottsville's all-time leading scoring record for the Lady Patriots.
And lastly...
I know the fight and determination that programs instill in these young athletes. Now, with that being said, It is sad to see an injury in a game that means nothing, and I mean nothing. And yes, I know injuries happen. It is just ironic that the one of the region’s best players gets her legs taken out from under her on a fast break? A one on one fast break, in a meaningless game, potentially ruins a career. Maybe we need to instill some other values in these young athletes as they grow and compete. Sportsmanship is not only a handshake at the end of a game. Sometimes it means so much more!