Well-written column on agony of defeat

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Here is a quick read -- a well-written column in the Charlotte Observer about a devastating come-from-ahead loss in the NC 4A (largest schools) championship game:

https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/scott-fowler/article249742658.html?ac_cid=DM400835&ac_bid=-334486483

Does a nice job of capturing the emotions in the aftermath of the moment.

Interesting aside:

In the game story the day after the loss, the Charlotte Observer reporter didn't mention the names of the players who missed the free throws, committed the game-losing turnover or missed the final shot. Instead, it said something like, "Ardrey Kell players missed 4 free throws, and an Ardrey Kell player committed a costly turnover."

I know this was done to "protect" the young men, but the game was on statewide TV, and highlights were available on YouTube and Facebook. Saying who missed a free throw is not a condemnation or mocking of a human being. It is reporting a fact -- just as saying who hit the winning shot is.

The columnist demonstrated how a crucially important fact could be reported without casting any aspersions on the person. IMHO, the young man came out of it as a courageous figure, having handled a devastating moment with class and dignity.