[charlie22]

Charlie 22, it's VERY difficult to see Highlands argument. I would hope
that the Highlands coaching staff opposed going to 6 classes because
they relished competition. It is LAUGHABLE to suggest that it would harm
Highlands chances. ANY classification that further segregated the schools,
but put Highlands in a class other than Trinity's, could only IMPROVE
Highlands yearly chances.

As for improving enthusiasm, well that was a hollow arguement too.
H.S. football was growing in unprecedented popularity before this expansion.
And since its inception, it looks like first round beat downs in the playoffs
are just as prevalent(a CONTINUING home run reason for eliminating a
round of playoffs too). Somehow I just can't buy into MAKING the playoffs
as a sacrificical lamb is boosting enthusiasm anywhere.

I realize you don't understand Highlands when you make those statements. Making it easier to win a state championship is simply not the way Highlands thinks. If it was, they'd have stayed in 3A for the first 4 years we went to 6 classes and just dealt with the increased distances. But they didn't do that, now did they? They moved up to 5A. And won it each of the 4 years. Does that sound like a program that wants it to be easy? Sure doesn't to me. But maybe you know more about Highlands than I do after living my entire life in Fort Thomas other than while in the Marines.

As for whether the 6 classes helps or hurts enthusiasm, you may very well be right. I don't think so, but you may be right. The KHSAA may after a couple of years go back to 4A or try 5A. The idea was to give it a try and see how it works out. If the coaches and administrators don't feel it has helped, my guess is the the BOC will change it.