Wednesday, March 10, 2021
By Kyle Troutman editor@cassville-democrat.com
Joshua Hughes, of Purdy, will take his whistle to Springfield next week to officiate in the Missouri State High School Athletics Associations Show-Me Showdown. Hughes said he hopes the exposure from his selection will help spur interest in getting new people who want to officiate. Contributed photo
Hughes hopes more join basketballs third team
While no local schools will be represented in the Show-Me Showdown final fours next weekend, one local man will be on the floor for hopefully a few games.
Joshua Hughes, of Purdy, was one of two officials in the Joplin Basketball Officials Association selected to officiate the final rounds of the state tournaments, set for March 11-13 at the JHQ Arena and Hammons Student Center in Springfield.
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Hughes hopes more join basketballs third team
While no local schools will be represented in the Show-Me Showdown final fours next weekend, one local man will be on the floor for hopefully a few games.
Joshua Hughes, of Purdy, was one of two officials in the Joplin Basketball Officials Association selected to officiate the final rounds of the state tournaments, set for March 11-13 at the JHQ Arena and Hammons Student Center in Springfield.
Im scared, nervous, excited and anxious all at the same time about this opportunity, he said. Im sure once Im out there it will be like any other game, and I owe everyone else so much thanks and gratitude for me getting this chance.