Play off Assignment

[Terrapins Fan]

Well, 17 years ago, I became a basketball referee. Before that I was an 11 year coach. 4 years ago I was elected to our Executive board and this year for the 1st time, I have 4 play off assignments. In the past I have always had 1 each year for the past 13 years.

Having 4 is incredible. 2 down, 2 to go. Last nights we had such a great crew. We worked so well together. The game was like silk. it was a Sectional Championship game in WV. 2 good teams skill wise. Home shot poorly in 1st half so it was a 4 point lead for H at the half.

I refereed the previous meeting and in that game the V coach was tossed by a different partner. This game he was a gentleman. He lost by 16 but it was fun to officiate. Good crowd about 800 people. How are the crowds at your play off games? BTW, I did a play off game at a smaller school on Tuesday and there were 30 people there....and we tossed one of them....again a partner, not me. I have never tossed a fan, only 2 coaches.