Top-Five Oregon High School Football Game Ends With Controversy As Quarterback Clearly Runs Out Of Bounds

Top-Five Oregon High School Football Game Ends With Controversy As Quarterback Clearly Runs Out Of Bounds

Source: BroBible

Summary

A high school football game between No. 4-ranked West Linn and No. 2-ranked Nelson in Oregon ended with controversy. Nelson won 36-34 after a two-point conversion was ruled successful, though video showed the quarterback stepping out of bounds. Officials had no video replay, so the call stood. The game was a top-five matchup in the state. Both teams are in Class 6A. The decision sparked debate over officiating in high school sports.


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The habit gets a new name.

High school football games are always close.

Officials make calls without video.

Controversy is just a byproduct of the game.

The two-point conversion was out of bounds, but it counted anyway.

This is why we can’t have nice things.


Author: Evan Null