[just another ref]

It happens. Several years ago, 2 8th grade boys teams which had played several times and been nip and tuck all year. 10 seconds left, home teams up 4 shooting free throws, game all but over. Star player for the visitors mumbled to nobody in particular, "Refs are cheating their a** off." I was reasonably sure of what he said, but not 100% so I decided to ignore him. So he said it again, only louder this time. He wanted me to hear him. I said, "Well,
it's not your problem any more tonight, buddy," and pointed him toward the bench. We shot the free throws and the last 10 seconds passed with various staring matches at close range between opponents. Nothing physical, from the players. 2 parents got into a bit of a wrestling match at center court after the game. Never a dull moment.