Letter: Is this sportsmanship?

I want to start by congratulating America and her family for all her accomplishments and wish her continued success

in her athletic journey.

What disappoints me is Coach Galindo. He seems to think that setting state records is more important than the integrity of the sport. It appears he will go to any length to set records regardless of how it affects the players on the opposing team. In the game where America scored 59 points to set a state record he "graciously" said he took her out once she set it. They won that game 101-16. How can you justify running up the score just for individual goals? My granddaughter plays basketball and I have witnessed blow out games on both sides, winning and losing. The coaches usually try to hold back once the game is out of reach. Running up a score just for personal goals is not good sportsmanship!

Rick Lopez

Nogales

Disclaimer: As submitted to the Arizona Daily Star.