In HS we played Maryville every year and they always acted like it was some big thing and Maryville was this 3A football powerhouse. It does not surprise me that they covered up/bent rules/laws for football players.
California, MO was the same way growing up. Corrupt prosecutor, police, Sherriff, all skewed in the favor of a few certain prominent families. It is just part of life in these small towns. Does not make it right but again, not surprised in the slightest.
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