Prep star chooses ‘classy’ over TD

Sportsmanship hasn't completely disappeared. In Cave City, Ark., it apparently is alive and well thanks to Thamail Morgan.

Morgan, the star player for Cave City High School, passed up a sure touchdown so he wouldn't run up the score against Yellville-Summit, which had been rocked by tragedy two weeks earlier when one player died and three others were injured in a car crash.

With Cave City ahead 34-16, Morgan fielded a kickoff in the final seconds, broke into the clear, headed to the end zone, then stopped. Morgan was at the 2-yard line when he backed up to the 5 and took a knee as time expired.

"Before the game, we talked about being classy," Morgan told ArkansasVarsity.com. "As I was running, my teammates were yelling at me not to score, and I knew it was the right thing to do."

Morgan was fortunate to be on the field that night. He had been suspended by the school for a year after an unspecified off-the-field incident. Coach Jon Bradley was willing to reinstate Morgan with conditions, including Morgan performing community service and seeking counseling.

Morgan has not had any problems since. And Yellville-Summit appreciated his sportsmanlike gesture.

"After the game, they complimented us and even thanked us for the way we played them," Morgan said. "They are some really cool cats, and I wish them the best of luck with their healing process."

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