Refs and announcing

[theboys]

Because of an issue partially caused by an announcer's incitement, our county instituted a policy whereby only school staff can announce high school games - all sports.

For basketball, we're very lucky. We have a counselor who plays music during breaks, and announces not only the player who a foul was called on, but also the number of fouls on the player, and the number of team fouls at that point. He works in close coordination with the scorebook keeper and scoreboard operator. Very professional.