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CHICAGO -- An Illinois high school football team that lost a playoff football game because officials made an incorrect call wont be in the state championship contest after a judge on Wednesday rejected its bid to overturn the outcome.Judge Kathleen Kennedy rejected an unusual lawsuit from Chicago suburban Fenwick High School seeking to reverse the Plainfield North High School victory Saturday. Fenwick said it would not appeal the decision.That sends Plainfield North High School to the Class A state title game Saturday against East St. Louis, but none of the parties involved was celebrating.Fenwick led the playoff game 10-7 and had the ball on fourth down on its own 15-yard line with four seconds left. The Fenwick quarterback heaved the ball downfield and used up the time left on the clock. Officials ruled the play to be intentional grounding, a penalty that gave Plainfield North the ball and one more play, which it used to kick a field goal and tie the game before winning 18-17 in overtime.The Illinois High School Association, which governs prep sports in the state, said the call was a mistake. The association apologized to Fenwick, but said there was no way for the school to appeal the outcome through the organization.In her ruling Wednesday, Kennedy cited an association bylaw that says officials decisions are final.The association argued that if Fenwick prevailed it could lead to a flood of lawsuits over incorrect decisions by officials.I wish there was a way that Fenwick could participate in the game, but theres not. Sometimes the law is not fair, David Bressler, an association attorney, argued in court.Fenwick principal Peter Groom said in a statement: We applaud the Plainfield North athletes and coaches for a well-played semi-final game, and we thank them for their continued sportsmanship and understanding.Plainfield North spokesman Tom Hernandez praised the decision but, in a printed statement, stressed: We reiterate our empathy for our friends from Fenwick High School and their supporters.Illinois association spokesman Matt Troha said he is not aware of a previous case in which a school in Illinois tried to use the courts to change the outcome of a high school sports event.In 2014, an Oklahoma judge declined a high schools request to have a football playoff game replayed after a referees mistake cost the schools team a touchdown. The judge expressed concern about a slippery slope that could lead to future litigation over wins and losses.The association said Wednesday that it will look for ways to try to prevent such problems in future, but it isnt yet clear what that will involve.There is no celebration and there are no winners in this circumstance. It is simply a resolution, the association said in an emailed statement. The Fenwick High School community has been dealt a pair of devastating blows over the past few days, while Plainfield North had a historic moment shrouded in controversy. Josh Hart Jersey . -- In one brief spurt, Brazil turned a close game into a rout and proved again it will be a strong World Cup favourite. Frank Jackson Jersey . PAUL, Minn. https://www.pelicanslockerroom.com/Jordan-Crawford-City-Edition-Jersey/ . Breaking three of his own world records on his way to winning in Paris, Chan silenced the critics and left the audiences standing in appreciation and awe. 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Adelaide star Eddie Betts booted five goals in his 250th AFL game as the Crows claimed a 15-point win over a brave Port Adelaide in Saturdays Showdown.The Crows withstood a late surge from Port at Adelaide Oval to claim a 15.19 (109) to 14.10 (94) win and climb to second on the ladder as they continued their march towards the finals.The game had all the feeling of a Showdown as the two sides matched physical intensity, the margin just a point in favour of the Power at quarter-time.Led by powerful onballer Ollie Wines, who had six tackles for the term, Port had the better of the contest in the early going.The Crows found another gear, recording 22 inside-50s to the Powers six, and would have led by more than 13 points at halftime if not for some inaccurate goalkicking, with captain Taylor Walker among the worst culprits.Port fought their way back into the game with brilliant onballer Robbie Gray kicking one of the goals of the round, fending off Adelaides Luke Brown and snapping truly from deep in the pocket to delight the 49,541 crowd.Late goals to Jake Neade and captain Travis Boak (26 touches) brought the margin back to a point at three-quarter time.But Adelaides potent forward line proved the difference in the final term, goals to Josh Jenkins, Mitch McGovern and Walker ensuring the Crows claimed hometown bragging rights.McGovern booted three majors while Betts matched the five he kicked last time the two sides met in April.ddddddddddddCrows midfielder Matt Crouch finished with 33 touches and five clearances to claim the Showdown Medal.Defender Brodie Smith left the game with a concussion early in the second term after copping an accidental foot to the head from Ports Aaron Young.Star midfielder Rory Sloane could face scrutiny from the match review panel for a late hit to Brad Ebert.Ebert was cut open under his eye after Sloane caught him with a clenched fist while attempting to spoil his mark.Port coach Ken Hinkley praised his sides effort but said it was another case of poor skills letting them down against superior opponents.Our persistence almost won it for us. What lost it for us was the turnovers, he said.Our ability to use the ball, when we play well, is the only thing that causes us grief because I think our effort, our contest, our defence, theyre the heartbeat of our side.Crows coach Don Pyke was pleased with his sides ability to withstand the Powers late surge.There were times in that game, certainly just before three-quarter time, where the momentum was against us, and Port Adelaide got a bit of a run on at the end there, Pyke said.I thought our guys showed, again, a bit of maturity in the last quarter just to stick true to what we know can create wins and found a way in the end. ' ' '