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Sean,

I think some of it has to do w/ the advantage/disadvantge concept. In the boys game, since many of the players are stronger, there is the possibility of contact causing more of a disadvantage than in a girls game, especially a lower classification girls game. The pace of the game (boys and higher girls obviously being faster) and the brand of basketball may also go into this.

As far as suburban v. city...the styles of play are apples and oranges compared to each other. The city game, I think almost inherently, is quicker and more physical, and because of such some officals may be inclined to "let them play more." This is just my humble opinion, though.