Unfortunately fans oftentimes are seen in a negative light. A random act by an Eastview fan put a negative cloud over the quarterfinal win over Roseville when a roll of toilet paper was thrown onto the floor with several seconds left in the game. The taunting by several Lightning fans at the Lakeville players after the section championship was another strike against Eastview. Despite repeated announcements late in the game for fans to stay off the court after the game, one fan did try to dash onto the court after the game was done. The only thing that stopped him from getting very far was the fact his buddies chickened out at the last second.
Anarchists love company.
Moments after the final buzzer sounded and Osseo began its celebration, a security guard was hit by a streamer thrown by an Oriole fan. These instances are certainly inexcusable, but they by no means represent the normal fan base. Most of the nearly 7,000 fans who attended the championship game March 18 were there to enjoy the game and support the players. The Eastview players realized this and made sure everyone there that night knew they appreciated their support. Fan appreciation games are schemes conjured up by marketing directors to get more people to buy tickets late in the season.