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Controversy Resolved: Academy Team Hands Title to Apache

10/12/2025

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The Academy of Classical Christian Studies girls basketball team in Oklahoma City resumed practice this week after a controversial division championship game last season.
Head coach Brendan King revealed that his team lost to Apache High School, despite the scoreboard showing a 44-43 victory.
The team unanimously decided to appeal the title and requested the championship be awarded to Apache High, which the league accepted.
King delivered the championship plaque to Apache High, emphasizing integrity in sports, as noted by both teams' coaches.

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The Academy of Classical Christian Studies girls basketball team in Oklahoma City resumed practice this week after a controversial division championship game last season.
Head coach Brendan King revealed that his team lost to Apache High School, despite the scoreboard showing a 44-43 victory.
The team unanimously decided to appeal the title and requested the championship be awarded to Apache High, which the league accepted.
King delivered the championship plaque to Apache High, emphasizing integrity in sports, as noted by both teams' coaches.