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To the Editor:

I am writing this letter in regard to an unfortunate event that took place last Thursday night after our boys’ basketball game against R-T-R, which I am proud to say we won. I, being highly involved in sports, am a strong competitor. I really get into the games I play and activities I am involved in. This is a good thing, as it always drives me to compete to my highest level in competition and work to be my best in practice. However, it can also be a bad thing if I let it take control of me and let it affect the decisions I make. During the R-T-R game, a call was made against me by an official that I did not agree with. There were more calls that were questionable, but the one stuck out in my head. After we had won and the game was over, I approached the official and yelled at him while waving a towel at him. This was a heat of the moment thing, as I had a lot of adrenaline flowing through me. This was not the right decision to make, and I apologize to the community, to my family and to the team for the embarrassment that I caused.I do wish to say that my opinion about the call has not changed, especially after seeing it on film; however, I know that an athlete with class just keeps playing and forgets about it. Stuff happens. "Bad calls will be made," in the words of the official to our captains before the game. Well I guess from now on I will have to know that and just keep on playing. All my coaches over the years have taught me sportsmanship, and I know that what I did went against that, and I apologize again for the choice I made. I hope everyone will accept my apology and still come out and support us as we have two home playoff games. Thank you.#22 Dusty AntoineLuverne

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