Should certain programs choose not to play for state title?

There are several teams in each class that have no shot at winning a state title or even a playoff game. The schools could choose not to play for the state title and form their own "league" and compete among themselves.

I can name Jeffersontown, Seneca, and 5 winless Class 6A teams to start the list. I am not trying to be a jerk about this. Some of these schools simply do not have the talent and the resources to field a team capable of winning a district, let alone the state title. This list would include teams that have "scheduled" a few wins versus smaller programs.

What are your thoughts?

Fulton City... need I say more?

Fulton City... need I say more?

To expand on this, would the KHSAA allow City, County and Hickman to merge strictly for football?

Ask the players?

They should just work harder

Simply put:. No.

Some already do. I believe Grant County is one of those schools this year. I may be mistaken, but I think they would be in the 5A CCH, Highlands, Dixie Heights district if they chose to play.

From the KHSAA website. These schools will not compete in any district, therefore, will not be in playoffs this year or next.

Not Placed in Alignment – Clinton County, Eminence, Grant County, Jenkins

From the KHSAA website. These schools will not compete in any district, therefore, will not be in playoffs this year or next.

 

Not Placed in Alignment – Clinton County, Eminence, Grant County, Jenkins

I am not sure KHSAA would allow them to play for their own championship. Unfortunately, there will never be parity in high school sports.

They should just work harder

Haha if only that was the case. Ignorant statement IMO.

Some already do. I believe Grant County is one of those schools this year. I may be mistaken, but I think they would be in the 5A CCH, Highlands, Dixie Heights district if they chose to play.

Pendleton County did this a few years ago as well. It allowed them to choose their schedule and get a program off the ground without getting pummeled in district play. I think in the right circumstances, this can be a good idea and even save a program.

There are several teams in each class that have no shot at winning a state title or even a playoff game. The schools could choose not to play for the state title and form their own "league" and compete among themselves.

 

I can name Jeffersontown, Seneca, and 5 winless Class 6A teams to start the list. I am not trying to be a jerk about this. Some of these schools simply do not have the talent and the resources to field a team capable of winning a district, let alone the state title. This list would include teams that have "scheduled" a few wins versus smaller programs.

 

What are your thoughts?

I'd say there are quite a few more than several. In reality, there are only a handful of teams in each class that are capable of winning a state title in any given year.

I said no as well. I don't see how they could have their own title! but I understand where this is coming from. Then again this year in 6A There have been talks of no Kentucky team even scoring on them. So does any of the other 6A teams even have a chance this year?

They should just work harder

Well played.

Haha if only that was the case. Ignorant statement IMO.

That is a joke that goes back for years.