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Dallas Prep School Apologizes for 100 - 0 Girls' Basketball Score

Dallas Prep School Apologizes for 100 - 0 Girls' Basketball Score

A Christian private school is requesting to forfeit to Dallas Academy and apologizing for the girls' basketball game score which, 'clearly does not reflect a Christ-like and honorable approach to competition.'

A private school in Dallas, Texas is seeking a formal forfeit for a January 13th game in which they scored 100 points, an effective black out against fellow parochial school, Dallas Academy-- a small specialty school for learning disabilities.

Parents at the game against Covenant reported the skilled varsity team played aggressively, continuing to score 3-pointers well into the 4th quarter.  Fans and the assistant-coach cheered wildly until the team reached the 100-point mark and finally eased up. 

But The Dallas Academy players never faltered in their competitive spirit,  inspiring Edd Burleson, the director of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools to comment on how much he, "admire[d] their girls for continuing to compete against all odds.  They showed much more character than the coach that allowed that score to get out of hand."

Kyle Queal, the head of The Covenant agreed, extending the, "highest praise to each member of the Dallas Academy Varsity Girls Basketball team for their strength, composure and fortitude in a game in which they clearly emerged the winner," in a statement on the school's official website.  The statement also said the score, "clearly does not reflect a Christ-like and honorable approach to competition," and therefore they will be, "submitting a formal request to forfeit the game- recognizing that a victory without honor is a great loss."

The Dallas Academy Bulldog's admitted it was a frustrating game but the girls are proud of their commitment. "Even if you are losing, you might as well keep playing," said Shelby Hyatt, a freshman on the team. "Keep trying, and it's going to be OK." Despite practicing, the Dallas Academy Bulldog's have yet to win a game in five years.  They are looking forward to attending a NBA game after receiving an invite from Mavericks owner Mark Cuban to join him in his suite at an upcoming game.

 

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