Hillcrest@Bay

Silky Johnson · November 24, 2015, 08:35:09 pm

Bay beat Hillcrest 60-29. Clock ran the entire 2nd half and the bench was emptied early. Bay won sr girls, jr boys, and jr girls by double digits. Sr girls score was like 83-34.

CRHS4LIFE · November 24, 2015, 10:18:24 pm

Why did the clock run the entire second half? I was unaware of a mercy rule that went into effect during the third quarter.

Silky Johnson · November 24, 2015, 11:09:00 pm

At the half Bay was up 27-28 pts. and I guess the refs asked the coaches and Hillcrest was fine with having the clock run the 2nd half. Bays starters got a minute or two in the 3rd quarter then they sat.

Moonshiner · November 25, 2015, 10:42:43 pm

Quote from: Silky Johnson on November 24, 2015, 11:09:00 pm
At the half Bay was up 27-28 pts. and I guess the refs asked the coaches and Hillcrest was fine with having the clock run the 2nd half. Bays starters got a minute or two in the 3rd quarter then they sat.

Did the refs ask because Hillcrest wanted them to? Or did they do so on their own?

Silky Johnson · November 26, 2015, 01:39:25 am

No idea.

bscinar · November 26, 2015, 08:40:57 am

Good coverage on local TV - I enjoy when they cover 1A schools.
Bay sweeps Hillcrest in senior high hoops doubleheader http://www.kait8.com/story/30601303/bay-sweeps-hillcrest-in-senior-high-hoops-doubleheader

bdubyab60 · December 01, 2015, 07:24:24 am

Quote from: CRHS4LIFE on November 24, 2015, 10:18:24 pm
Why did the clock run the entire second half? I was unaware of a mercy rule that went into effect during the third quarter.

I think in the 3rd once it reaches 30 the coaches/refs can agree to let it run. In the 4th it runs. Once you start it though the rule is in effect and no matter the score it cannot be stopped.

Oldref · December 01, 2015, 11:22:36 am

Quote from: bdubyab60 on December 01, 2015, 07:24:24 am
Quote from: CRHS4LIFE on November 24, 2015, 10:18:24 pm
Why did the clock run the entire second half? I was unaware of a mercy rule that went into effect during the third quarter.
I think in the 3rd once it reaches 30 the coaches/refs can agree to let it run. In the 4th it runs. Once you start it though the rule is in effect and no matter the score it cannot be stopped.

I have only seen the clock run in the 3rd quarter a few times and it was always at the request of the coach that was on the losing end. I am sure the refs are always glad to allow it since it gets a blowout game over sooner. The actual mercy rule is only for the 4th quarter but in some cases it has been used whole second half as you described Bdub.