If the Dallas Academy has not won a game in four years, then basket ball must not be a priority. It is utterly ridiculous to have fired the Covenant School's coach, especially the same day after the game.
If both teams were supposed to play with "a Christlike and honourable approach to competition" then there would always be a tie. I agree with jamesb2525, sports teach you how to bind as a team, overcome challenges to win against the opposing team, and lose when nothing works. All lessons learned apply to every day life.
If the other team has not won in four years they need a new coach or a new team, that is where the problem is. If the purpose of these tournaments is to increase rapport between schools then perhaps they should turn them into practice sessions... Dallas Academy sure needs some help.
I'm glad the Covenant School's coach is standing firm on his ground. I would never apologize for building a team that plays and wins according to the rules. If there was an issue with this match then they should have ended it long before.
I think what sucks about this is that it was a decision based on emotions. There should be a comparison of how much each school practices and overall individual and team improvement. If Dallas Academy rarely practices then they should have never played and really deserve to lose. But if the practice and improvement for both schools is about the same, then Dallas Academy gave it their best but it was simply not enough.
I'll get off now.