31 December 2020
Atkinson Brings Fun To Games When Officiating Basketball
Denver Atkinson of Poplar jokes that he used to never miss a call during basketball games. Of course, that’s back when he was a “ref in the stands” and his sons were playing for Poplar High School.
“I reffed from the stands for over 20 years,” Atkinson laughed. “I was a terrible fan. I booed every ref that there was.”
His perception, however, changed when his wife challenged
Causing Smiles
Referee Denver Atkinson jokes with Wolf Point students between whistles at the
scrimmage this December.
