Girls’ team puts religion first, forfeits championship game

komonews.com

“The Jewish school is strictly orthodox and Thursday was fasting day before Purim. The girls can’t eat or drink until after sunset. And playing a game without hydration could put players at risk.

“Although we really do wish we could play further, we’re really just happy we got the chance to play here,” said student Julie Owen.

The school asked the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association to move the tournament game to a spot where they could play after sunset, but the request was denied.

“We’re just going to keep our fast day today, and we’ll be back next year,” Owen said.

And the girls showed their good sportsmanship by putting on their uniform and congratulating their opponents.

“We do want to show respect to team, league and anyone who gets to play here,” said Owen.

Northwest Yeshiva became the first school in Washington to forfeit out of a state tournament game. It’s not known whether the WIAA board will consider imposing any sanctions against the team for forfeiting.”

Kudos to them for being good sports. But what the Hell is the WIAA not coming out immediately and squashing any talk about sanctions?