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Had a HS girls JV/V combo tonight. JV score: 48-1; V game score: High 60s to low 20s. I stopped watching score at 59-19. Losing team is getting frustrated and starts 2nd half rough and slap happy. First drive in 2nd half losing defender puts a hard foul on the shooter. Nothing flagrant or intentional, but hard. I'm L but we have 3 whistles and three arms in the air to send a message. Winning coach calls me over and asks, "Please don't let them get out of control. I've only got 11 players left for the season." "I quietly reply, "We'll keep everyone safe." Late in 4th quarter I'm T in front of his bench. He says where only I can hear, "Thanks for keeping it clean. This could have gotten ugly. I softly reply, "No problem, Coach. " Felt good to get a thanks!