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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Alex Woodward

Alabama city wants ‘fair’ rules after girls basketball team denied trophy despite beating boys team

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A team of fifth-grade girls who were forced to play against boys in a youth league were not recognised as the champions, despite winning a league title, when the trophy was awarded to the losing boys’ team instead.

The game and aftermath in the town of Hoover, Alabama, last month has drawn national outrage and scrutiny, and team parents have shared their frustrations and disappointment in the outcome and league policy that prevented the trophy going to the winning team.

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