Why even bother stopping the clock for free throws?

[Shockeye]

Oklahoma high school team loses 112-2

Hanna High School trailed 73-2 at halftime; running clock used after half

Updated: 6:30 p.m. ET Nov. 5, 2005

EARLSBORO, Okla. - The Hanna High School basketball team can take some consolation: It didn’t get shut out.

It did, however, lose 112-2 on Friday night to Earlsboro.

“It was embarrassing to watch,” Earlsboro coach Walling told The Oklahoman. “But you can’t just tell your kids not to score. I’ve been coaching 27 years and have never been involved in something like this.”

The Wildcats led 42-0 after one quarter and 73-2 at halftime. Walling pulled his starters in the second half, and game officials kept a running clock, stopping it only for free throws.

Each player on Earlsboro’s 10-man roster scored. Seven players finished in double figures.

What, no quotes from the other coach saying shit like "it was disappointing but the kids played their hearts out"?

[Triforcer]

“It was embarrassing to watch,” Earlsboro coach Walling told The Oklahoman. “But you can’t just tell your kids not to score."

Yes you can, you incredible cockmunch.

[Llava]

Did anyone else hear the Globetrotter theme in their heads while reading that?

[Ironwood]

“It was embarrassing to watch,” Earlsboro coach Walling told The Oklahoman. “But you can’t just tell your kids not to score."

Yes you can, you incredible cockmunch.

Agree.  This would have been the perfect opportunity to teach your children about being a sore winner.

[WayAbvPar]

Was this like a Special Olympics team or something?