elkhornfan13...the tape showing .4 does NOT exist. getinvoved is correct (IMO) that the Beloit players pulled off a big win to get to state...wouldn't you be a little excited? And yes, they did line up and watched the elks get their medal. All of this "they did this...they did that" is kinda dumb. Remember...this all started with miltonalum claiming he had a video...and now he is no where to be seen. That speaks volumes! Good luck Knights!

elkhornfan13: The Beloit players just won a tough double overtime game to get them to state...should they not be excited? And if I do recall the Beloit players did line up and watch the elkhorn players receive their medals. Did some of them high-five eachother while in line? Probably, but I don't think that is such a big deal. To say they completely ignored them is an exaggeration.

I am really waiting on this video....I'm beginning to think it might not actually be there. Also. about the refs...I agree that there are many great refs in this area. However, they were not there that night. Many refs just get their reffing liscense these days for extra money. It seems that they don't truly care what the outcome of the game is. With the sportsmanship of the kids, it is agreeable that the elkhorn fans may have been kind of rude with the newspapers, but should not be taken personally. The rude part on Beloit's behalf was when the Beloit players were all high-fiving eachother and cheering for themselve while completely ignoring the Elkhorn fans receiving their medals.

miltonalum's silence here is deafening.

scribbles: Badger's coach wasn't given a technical foul for leaving the box he was given one for a comment he made to the officials. Badger was at the free throw line and their coach was sitting down on the bench when the official called the technical foul.

I agree whistleblower there are many good refs in this area, sadly none of them called that sectional final. Maybe they had an off day, they are human. And I've seen refs call 3 seconds all the time when they've been camped in the lane for 3 seconds. Also when a coach leaves the coaching box, as well as his assistant coach, doesn't that result in a technical foul? I know coach Larson for Badger got T'd up when he left the coach's box but the Beloit coach was out of the box several times in the sectional final and not so much as a warning. I don't care about how it effected the game but I'm just wondering why they call it in some games and not in others.

Miltonalum--- Are you going to post that video?

I wish I could have seen the game that everyone is ranting and raving about..But I couldn't. Sounds like no one likes the job the refs done. My question is: did the refs miss 14 out of 20 freethrows? Did they travel or double dribble, or even park in the lane. And by the way, who calls 3 seconds anymore anyway.. Give 'em at least 4 seconds. The fans are there to see a game, not officials work. Before anyone bad mouths officials, there are a lot of VERY good officials right here in our area.. These guys are also fathers, husbands, brothers, and to some of you, friends.. Really people, it's a game, not life or death..Chill....

To KJ, Jahlil, and the rest of the BMHS team....I am very proud of you, I wish you all the luck this week. I've been watching most of you boys since 3rd grade at the Boys Club and you have been playing your hearts out since. You deserve this. Tremaine sends his love to you all, and said do it for him! When it comes to these games, parents and staff get heated and hard headed. Remember that when the day is over, it is a game. Do your best. Be a team. Show respect to the other players and the refs; more importantly to eachother. Keep your heads up high, that's where they belong! I'm soooooo proud of you!

elksbballfan...just curious, were you at the game? Your last post says how the Elkhorn fans had great sportsmanship, and implying that Beloit fans did not. Who displayed better sportsmanship when the players were introduced? Elkhorn students when they had out their newspapers...or Beloit students that just stood their when the Elks were introduced? At halftime when Beloit cheerleaders were preforming a cheer and in the middle of it, Elkhorn students started clapping...until one of their school supervisors told them to stop...was that good sportsmanship? Again, these are not big deals because it happens...but don't write how Beloit fans were rude...like getinvolved said, it goes both ways between the student sections. Again...both schools were well represented on Saturday.

Now who do you say is defensive? Re-read your post! Yes, plenty of Beloit fans applauded when Elkhorn received their medals...but I didn't notice many Elks applauding when Beloit received theirs. (Yes, I know its easier to applaud when you win) And yes, BOTH teams have passion and sportsmanship...not just Elkhorn. Many things get yelled at games in the heat of the moment...right or wrong...it happens. Yes, Elkhorn probably played a better game then Beloit expected...so good game. We will never agree on many of the issues discussed here. Fans tend to see things through the eyes of their own team.

elksballfan: are you serious? Did you not see the entire Beloit adult section standing and clapping while the Elkhorn players received their medals? I did because I was there! There was plenty of support for those players. Elkhorn played great and they should be congratulated. Are you going to tell me that there was only trash talk moving one way between the student sections? I'm sure there was plenty going both ways - it doesn't make it right but don't try to classify all Beloit fans as bad because of a few, I'm sure not all Elkhorn fans were class acts. It was a great game and both teams played with passion and sportsmanship - no one is trying to deny Elkhorn players any respect, they earned everyone's respect with their play on the floor.

Passion and sportsmanship? Yes, definitely, by the Elkhorn Elks! Did the Elkhorn players receive any applause as they were receiving their medals? Elkhorn students were told to sit down and shut up by Beloit fans on the Elkhorn bleachers. I haven't seen any Beloit fans congratulating the Elks on a game well-played. Just because someone says they have a video means our players and fans deserve to be called whiners and not given the respect that they deserve? Wow, Beloit, give it a rest! Why so defensive? Were you surprised that you had such a tough time with Elkhorn? The Elks are winners in our eyes and that's all that matters.

Try these facts! 1.This all started with miltonalum claims he has video proof that there was .4 seconds left on the clock when the guy shot. He was going to put the video on youtube, but I wonder why he hasn't...maybe because it is not true. (I have seen the tape, and Elkhorn coaches seem to think it's too close to call) 2. It was the opinion of some Beloit fans that the gazette usually reports stories about Beloit a bit "negative. And finally, you could say Beloit also played with passion and sportsmanship...and now on to STATE!

westie: how are the "real whiners" Beloit fans? Beloit won the game, why would they whine? You may want to check your "facts" most of them are opinions.
1point: Are you seriously complaining about the 5th foul on #15? He should have fouled out long before then.

Fact #1--most of the comments are not even initiated by Elkhorn fans--the real whiners are the Beloit fans
Fact #2--there are many refs out there who need to take a refresher course
Fact #3--This has nothing to do with Beloit or its team--they didn't make the call--we all know who did--we all have a right to our opinion--both teams played their heart out and it is too bad it had to end on a controversial
issue
Fact #4--The Elks played with passion and sportsmanship--they will always be #1--THANKS FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON ELKS--YOU ARE THE BEST!!!

First, I did not officiate the game. Second, I was there as a neutral observer. Third, the comment "the pic of 11 of elkhorn being defended in the photo gallery is par for the course for the night. If you clean it up early, it won't happen late, nor will there be 50 fouls," is amusing. One team was in bonus before the first quarter was over. I guess calling it early didn't stop the fouling.
Fourth, I am an official, so yes I am sticking up for them. Hardest, most thankless job there is, but we do it because we like the game and most importantly we like the kids. Pick a whistle up one time and your attitude will change quickly.

ps- the pic of 11 of elkhorn being defended in the photo gallery is par for the course for the night. If you clean it up early, it won't happen late, nor will there be 50 fouls.

Great bantering back and forth. The video will be fun to see. I think the article is about Elkhorn because they weren't picked versus Verona or Beloit and ended up out playing Verona, and outworked and outcoached Beloit. Beloit narrowly squeaked by Badger, Tremper, and Elkhorn when they should have beat all of them by 15+. The last foul on 15 for Elkhorn was a no doubt charge as Evan's was out of control and 15 was set. That was a game changing call especially when he had 4 already. Calling 50 fouls in a Sectional Championship game with two terrific teams is too bad because you don't end up letting the kids win the game and the refs become a distraction. Good luck Beloit.

this is a highschool game we are talking about right. next thing you know the parents and refs will be in the paper for boxing it out, yikes settle down, the kids are suppose to have fun playing not watch their parents freak out

The only thing I can figure out is that Whistleblower must be one of the three refs from Saturday night...Wow. Not sure who else would say "they did a terrific job". It seems both sides think they called a bad game.

It was a great game, the refs were terrible on both sides. Beloit could have/should have won in regulation, Elkhorn almost won in the 1st overtime. Tough matchup ahead against Bayport - undefeated team, big, shoot well and plays good defense. Should be fun to watch!

Don't get to defensive whistleblower...makes you look bad.

And Beloitalum I'll give you the refs did suck both ways in that game but I thought your coach going onto the court several times and not getting a warning was a bit much but whatever I was there as a neutral fan and am stating what I saw. Done and over with best of luck to Beloit.

All of you are rediculous. THE REFS! THE REFS! THE REFS! Quit blaming these three guys. They did a terrific job. These three individuals are State Tournament Officials. They called a fair, consistent game. Most of you were complaining that they called it tight, but if they didn't, then you would complain they didn't call enough. God forbid if they missed a call from THEIR angle. Please remember most of you were sitting in the stands (which usually makes it easy to complain) and do not have the knowlege that those three individuals have. Beloit fans were complaining for "over the back" fouls on #15. There is no such thing as "over the back." Read a rule book and then complain. Had Beloit boxed out one time, they may have gotten a "push" foul called on the rebound. I didn't see one boxout all night. Elkhorn fans were complaining that their guards weren't drawing fouls when they drove to the basket. When your player drives in pulls some loopty loop stuff out of nowhere and flies into the defense, it's a no call. When the dribbler leans in to the defense, it's a no call, or player control on the dribbler. SO BEFORE YOU BLAME OFFICIALS OR SCREAM AND YELL AT THEM, DO US ALL A FAVOR AND PICK ONE OF TWO THINGS:
1. Read a rule book so the stuff you spew out of your mouth isn't insulting to the game, or
2. Get certified and officiate. (Most of you couldn't do a jr. high game)

Great game both teams. Good luck at state!

I wonder if they serve whine with their cheese in Elkhorn restaurants.

Thats just it...there wasn't .4 seconds on the clock...Have you seen video on that last play? I have.

Thats a good one...."the refs calls were in favor of the Purple Knights". Elkhorns big kid was "in the paint" all night and never got a 3 second call. And in most games, he would have been called for several over the back. Again...the refs were bad. Go Knights!

The game is over and we know that will not change. We also know that the Purple Knights fans would never complain if their player had made a shot with .4 seconds left on the clock.

Laughing at the guy that said the refs were on Elkhorns side. Are you joking! Beloits big's camped in the paint all night long and were called once for 3 seconds, not to mention the consistant non calls on hand checks. It was the same way when Beloit played Badger. The refs calls were for sure in favor of the Purple Knights. As for the shot it could have gone either way and at this point video evidence doesn't matter the games over. Congrats to both teams on a good game and good luck to Beloit at state.

In a youth wrestling meet for regionals. Just a scoring decision. Felt he should have had "back points" to tie a match. Didn't get it but oh well. Refs call.

No, we don't need video to prove a game because Beloit won... but when someone trys to imply that .4 seconds were left on the clock when a shot was taken...it seems they want to take away something from the winning team. Just curious...how was your son burned yesterday?

Sounds like it was an awesome game. I'm sorry i had to miss it.

Do we really need video to prove a high school game. It is used in the pros and college way too much. Even if the refs were bad, it is still their call. We try to teach our children to respect the authority, yet we can't ourselves. Respect and leave it. I've been burned many times by a refs call, yet still go on in life. My son just got burned yesterday, yet he got up in a good mood knowing he did his best. That is whats important.

gettinginvolved...you may be right about all of that transpiring in 1.9 seconds. Bottom line if there was .4 left it has to count.
Either way its done with and Beloit moves on.

And for everyone complaining about the foul situation. Take a look at the foul count B-24 E-25..Doesn't get closer than that.

I would love to see the video miltonalum claims to have. I have heard that even some of the Elkhorn coaches looked at tape today and they claim it was too close to call....but miltonalum has a tape showing .4 seconds left on the clock when he shot? So no, miltonalum...Elkhorn didn't really win. The official making that call at least got one call right last night.

miltonalum: are you serious? You say that with only 1.9 seconds on the clock Elkhorn was able to inbound the ball, take a shot that was blocked at least 5 feet straight up into the air, recover that shot and take another shot? You are nuts! There is NO WAY all that could have taken place in 1.9 seconds. The right team won the game. Quit crying. Go Knights!

Video will prove the game went to the winning team, congratulations Purple Knights.

And also...the gazette NEVER publishes good things that happen in Beloit...or at least none that I have seen. They always seem to approach a story about Beloit in a negative way. IMO

I just saw the video of that last shot by Elkhorn, and the clock shows 0.0 when the ball is in his hand...you can not hear when the horn goes off. (Not .4 seconds like miltonalum says...unless he/she has a really different kind of camera!) You have to remember in 1.9 seconds, the ball was inbounded, the first guy put up the shot, it was blocked, the second guy from Elkhorn got the rebound and shot. (And also, just before that play it shows Elkhorn's #15 all over one of Beloit's guys...but no foul called) I would agree...the officials were bad. I think I read 50 fouls called? Go Purple Knights...represent us well at STATE!

Ill work on getting it on youtube tonight, im a computer idiot but my nephew can probably swing over and do it. ill get it up.

miltonalum is there a way you can put that video up? I want to see it. Maybe on youtube or something? I'm sure a lot of Elkhorn fans want to see that last shot so we all know that we truly won. Also Ealing, the refs weren't favoring Elkhorn either. They were just plain bad.

You go, Purple Knights! Have a great week and remember that we're all proud of you.

Go get 'em Purple Knights. Make your alumni proud!

How come the Gazette didn't mention the 6th man on the court for the Elks. The REFS. They were terrible. Way to go Purple Knights. You made us proud. GO PKN!

It is really to bad this story is only focused on Elkhorn....What about Beloit the played a GREAT game and still all the gazette wants to talk about is the poor Elkhorn team!!how sad give credit where credit is due.The beloit team should be praised for all their hard work!!GREAT GAME!!! GREAT JOB!!!!

Its a shame, We were there recording it and my video clearly shows the clock in the same shot with about .4 left on it when the ball left his hand, its not even close. Better luck next year though. Elkhorn actually won this game.