[charlie22]

Not as hard, now that they have this stupid six class system.

Perhaps that's true, but in Highlands case, I doubt there would be much change. If there were only 5 classes, Highlands would probably still be able to play up into 4A and with the downsizing to 5 classes, I doubt their road to the championship would be much if any more difficult. If Highlands had to stay in 3A, then it could perhaps be a little tougher if you believe that Belfry, Bell and Breathitt (likely 3A schools in a 5 class system) are better than Johnson Central, LCC, Whitley and Ashland (5A schools in a 6 class system) year in and year out. Going to 6 classes in my opinion didn't make it much if any easier for Highlands to make it to the championship with them playing up at 5A. If they'd had stayed at 3A, I'd definitely agree with you.

Going to 6 classes definitely made it easier for Beechwood to get to the championship game, however.