Original sentence: A 2004 Shelby-Ridgeway football game was the site of a near-riot when tensions from both groups exploded thanks to a contested penalty that many felt cost Shelby the game.It was soon quelled, but fears have persisted that no matter the decision, people will be upset.Sentiment both for and against has been strong; numerous petitions on either side have been started, and splinter groups of dissenting town members, particularly of the "anti-merge" faction, have gotten increasingly belligerent, even violent on some occasions