Guest opinion: Where is the accountability on sportsmanship?

Guest opinion: Where is the accountability on sportsmanship?

The school gym crackles with excitement and anticipation. Cross-town rivals warm up on the volleyball court. Crowds of student spectators from both schools squirm in their respective bleachers, while parents, siblings, and grandparents eagerly settle in to cheer and support. I clap for each rival team member as she is introduced, because, well, showing respect for your rivals is simply the right and sportsmanlike thing to do. I clap because thes…