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I was watching the girls softball tourny and wandered over to watch Knox and Lex Cath. Heard it was supposed to be a really good game. What you were told wasnt at all what took place. The kid from LC hit several KC players in the course of the game. I dont believe on purpose, just control issues. Knox slowly built up a lead of 5-0 or 6-0 and then in the top of the 5th or 6th Knox exploded for 5-6 runs making the game 11-0 at this point. LC took the kid out and got to their half of the inning. The KC pitcher was also having some control issue late in the game and threw a pitch behind the LC pitchers backside. Both boys stared each other down, but no warning were given to either kid or team. Apparently the umpire thought nothing of it. The next pitch hit the LC pitcher in the side/backside. He charged the mound and the KC pitcher tried to avoid any physical confrontation. The KC 1st baseman seemed to try and tackle the LC kid but missed him. The KC catcher grabbed the LC kid and tried to pull him away and then the LC kid swung an elbow/fist at the KC catcher, couldnt really tell what part of he swung, the KC catcher retaliated with a punch, then the coaches and umpires separated the kids. Too be totally honest, I think most of the ppl watching the game was totally shocked that a kid would charge the mound. Both coaches and umpires were completely caught off guard by what took place. This was an unfortunate event for both teams and both coaches and players shook hands and apologies were given by both teams and even the LC fans came to apologize for the behavior of their player. It is sad to see that Pro sports have bled into our youth so as they think is it alright to act out of order. And as far as your remark about ppl not liking Knox, well that happens when you consistantly beat ppl. My nephew plays against the Knox kids and they are very strong for a middle school team. I have never seen or heard of them acting like thugs or hoodlums. I have respect for both coaches from KC and LC for coming together after to talk and work things out.