Friday, December 18, 2009

Didn't Even Realize This Was Possible

The theoretical made manifest:
Welcome to the world of small-town high school basketball: Where a few twists can turn a school that advanced to the state tournament just two years ago to one that figures to struggle for even a single victory this season.

Or, in the case of Wrenshall, score a single basket.

"I've never heard of 65-0 loss in the years I've been playing," Blanchard said. "But it happens."

More than some realize.

While most people know that blowouts are common in high school basketball, shutouts, on the other hand, are far more infrequent. A 100-0 game in Texas last year - a lopsided affair where the final score was no coincidence - drew national attention and raised questions about sportsmanship (and cost the coach his job).

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