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High School Track Coach Reports Error That Leads To Loss Of State Title

High School Track Coach Reports Error That Leads To Loss Of State Title
Coach Derek Herber had gone into the record books for having steered his boys track and field team to a second consecutive Division 2 outdoor championship, in his final season as coach. But when Herber checked the details of the scoring later that night he found that something didn't add up. He had uncovered an error.

Coach Derek Herber had gone into the record books for having steered his boys track and field team to a second consecutive Division 2 outdoor championship — and it was his final season as coach.

But when Herber checked the details of the scoring later that night he found that something didn't add up. He had uncovered an error.

The school that benefitted, Central Catholic, now displays its rightful trophy.

"I don't think there is any question the message is loud and clear: There are bigger things than winning," said the Central Catholic athletic director.

(READ the story from PostGame.com – or in the Boston Globe)

Story tip from Kim Bagley

 

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