[mandan]

Both teams played their hearts out and left it on the field. Breathitt had the momentum late in the third and that awful personal foul gave the momentum back to Belfry. There's no doubt in mind that if Belfry would have had to punt,Breathitt would have scored and took the lead going into the 4th. I don't know if they could have won in regulation but maybe could have gotten the game into overtime and won from there. That play was a good example,to all young player's,of what can happen if you don't keep your head on straight. Belfry was the more disciplined team and you have to give that one to Coach Haywood. He had his team pumped and ready to win. I thought the game was well called by the official's. They let them play for the most part. Congrats to Breathitt on a great season. Congrats to Belfry for advancing to the semi's. Goodluck next week,Pirates.

Breathitt plays with a lot of emotion, but is very undisciplined. Personal fouls, unsportsmanlike conduct, late hits, etc. have plagued them all year. But, until Fri night, it hasn't cost them a game.