KILLEEN, Tex. -- The scene here at Leo Buckley Stadium late Friday night was reminiscent of most high school football venues across the country, as the Shoemaker Grey Wolves dealt with the reality their season was over.Tears were shed, hugs were exchanged between players, coaches and players, coaches and coaches. Then the coaches thanked the seniors for great effort.
But this was no ordinary season-finale ritual for the Grey Wolves. Just over 24 hours earlier, many of them weren't sure if their parents or loved ones were injured -- or worse, killed -- in the deadly shooting rampage at Fort Hood, the nation's largest military base.
James LaShoto, a high school football player from Arlington Catholic High School near Boston, is facing criminal charges for assault and battery
Every high school has a rivalry. Every rivalry has bitter moments in history. In Jefferson County La., this is one of those moments.
Two-point conversions are a staple of high school football, mostly because at that level the quarterback or running back are more reliable options than the kicker.
Last week, a Vermont high school football team won on a last-second field-goal attempt, even though the kick came up short. (
Frankly, I'm surprised we don't hear about this every weekend: some drunk, frustrated father humping a crappy 9-to-5 and living his life vicariously through his son, storms the field after the game to confront the officials and administer a much needed beatdown. That's how he rationalizes it, anyway. 









