It was an 0 for 4 day on Thursday in the state Class A for the West, as the East swept through the West like a tornado and ended the West’s dream of holding a title. Except if you live in the Magic City. Minot almost ended their own dream, but they got friendly rolls from the basketball gods, and they move on to play the Fargo North Spartans on Saturday night. But there will be no West title in Bismarck this year, due to Sam Link and the rest of his Sabres team, who ousted Darin Mattern and his team in the West region. Sabres coach Jason Horner has a lot to do to become like the Bobby Knight of Bismarck. That title goes to Mr. Darin Mattern. You may not be a fan of the East, but ladies and gentlemen, the West needs help, and it all starts with Darin Mattern. He needs to be ousted as coach of the Century Patriots. He has nothing to smile about, and this media outlet would like to see a new bench boss for the red, white and blue. Because Mr. Mattern is 0 for 2 when trying to guide the Patriots to the state title. The last two years under the Mattern regime have left Century with a stain in their hallways, and by their trophy case. It’s not like it used to be under the Jerry Wilson years. The one thing I will give my former teacher credit for is his fiery passion for the game that he is charged with coaching. Mr. Trey Mattern, the only Mattern that matters when it comes to hoops in Bismarck, is now wearing the orange and blue at U Mary. I will give Darin one more year, and if he has any hope of saving his job at Century, he better put his money where his mouth is.
