The Kentucky High School Athletic Association requires officials to enforce sportsmanship rules for athletes and coaches and allow the contest to be played in a spirit of mutual respect.  Officials are not to tolerate negative statements or actions by representatives of these two teams including coaches and opposing players, especially trash-talking taunting or baiting of opponents or the use of certain profanity.  If such comments are heard or actions seen, a penalty will be assessed immediately.  Officials have been instructed not to issue warnings for this type of behavior.