[Brooks4Prez]

KHSAA has made new rule that if you are held back in middle school, you can not play sports the year you are held back. They said the focus should be on academics if you are held back and not sports. I think it is a great rule, but know there are parts of the state where this is common to do and will try to come up with all kinds of reasons why it is bad. I give a pat on the back to the board for adopting this new rule. Let's hear everyone's thoughts.

I would like this rule better if it stated that you cannot participate in actual games. The kids should still be able to practice and participate in team activities. If there is a legitimate reason to hold a student back academically then why punish the student athlete by not allowing them to participate in sports with their classmates?