I have a hard time putting into words the feelings I get when I read stuff like that; it's like the old women who think they "fought the fight" are furious because the young girls benefited from their "work," do you know what I mean?
It's like they don't want to let it go and are bitter because the young girls aren't as pi$$ed as they are about it.
I just cannot put it into words correctly.
I think there are a few things here.
1. These battle-axes are really in it for the fight ... not what the fight was about.
2. They hate that there's no desire among the younger girls to be fighting for something they've already got. They can't understand why "the fight" is not attractive in and of itself.
3. Instances like this drive home the blindingly obvious fact that "the fight" as they saw it, was irrational. They cannot accept that their ideals are contrary to the laws of nature.
I just cannot put it into words correctly.
Here's a try: "The fight" has become a part of their identity, and women playing basketball against men seems to these hoary old lesbians like fraternizing with the enemy. ;)