[charlie22]

I didn't say "easy", I said "easier". There's a difference.

Boyle Co. won 2 state championships during Highlands' recent run that they wouldn't have otherwise.

Are you saying that Boyle wouldn't have won those two championships if Highlands had been in the same class, or Highlands wouldn't have won those two championships if Boyle had been in the same class?

I agree it's easier. Said so in my opening sentence. Even with it easier, a whole lot of teams still aren't getting it done. My guess is that if you talked to a lot of coaches, they may say it's easier, but it sure is dang tough to do.