2 April 2009

A memorial event to start of this month. Written by Joshua Chan of Maris Stella High
IF its an April Fool Joke, it ain't funny..

It happened at the National Inter-School Pilot Pen Badminton Competition 2009. Our Marists have trained hard for that day, especially the C'Division. However, our hopes were dramatically shattered by an unreasonable act of foolishness...

I was at the far end of another court watching our last singles, Daryl Ho, battle it out for the deciding game of that match between my school Maris Stella vs Anglican High. The overall score now was 2 - 2, and this game was our only hope of entering the Top 8. The game began to heat up as the game entered the 3rd and final set. As both players attained a score of 29 - 29, it was certainly nerve-racking.

I did not see what had happened at the last and final shot, BUT I KNEW WE WON by the joyous laughters and hugs made by our Marist Team. Darrell shook hands with his strong opponent, who was from Anglican High. That i saw vividly. IT WAS A SIGN THAT HE KNEW HE HAD LOST, AND HAD NOTHING TO SAY ABOUT IT.

As the team approached back to collect our belongings, we heard screaming and shouts from Anglican Team. we were wondering what happened. As we approached them they claimed they had win as THE UMPIRE said that the last ball, made by Daryl, was out. WHAT A JOKE!!!. We were shocked! Firstly, the game has already ended AT LEAST 10min ago since this 'joker' said those things. Secondly, according to witnesses as well as the line judge said it was a clear in. At that point of time, SJI , Victoria and RI players were at the scene too. They saw it was a clear in, at least 1/2 of a 20cm ruler away from the out line. Lastly, even if he was certain that it was out(WHICH IT WASN'T), WHY DIDN'T HE SAY IT EARLIER?!

There is obviously something going on. We were stripped from our dignity and honour, and we want it back! NOW. If that Umpire thinks that we are just Sec. school kids, he is wrong. We are just as human , or rather more humane than him. Thus, we fell into a hard, furious rage. Yes, we apologise to those individuals we showed our angry moods, but definitely not to "Mr. Prejudiced Umpire".

We are sorry Anglican High for all the hurting remarks, especially to your coach. You are winners as well. We are all winners, but can you live knowing that you guys entered the Top 8 not by Winning Maris Stella High, but by a cheap, unreasonable, foolish, pure bullshit "judgement" by a unfair umpire? (BY ALL MARISTS)

Honestly, we would congratulate you guys if you had entered Top 8 by winning us. However it ain't the case now.

Truth. We are very disappointed with the SBA umpires. We are frustrated. We want this badly.
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