This letter is in response to Mr. Engstrom’s letter regarding Mr. Tom Rops, Luverne High School boys basketball coach. The ongoing saga in Luverne athletics continues. Why do people in this community such as Mr. Engstrom feel the need to bash coaches? Mr. Rops has been a coach in the basketball system for quite some time and has brought the program out of the cellar to its present competitive level. He instills important values of life in the athletes while building a competitive basketball program. Mr. Rops deserves a round of applause for his team’s sportsmanship and performance on the court.Tim ChristensenBruce GlufCraig NelsonJason Phelps
