If I had to guess the reason the boys only was pulled is because UHA girls do not have the obvious advantage in these games. Not to mention there is always more emphasis on boys sports, its just the way it is state-wide. Title 9 was supposed to curve this but hasn't completely worked and if you ever go to a boy girl double header when the boys play the first game you will see exactily what I am talking about. Unless you are a powerhouse in the girls game you wont be proving much of a point pulling those schools, the boys on the other hand now that has and will turn heads.

 

I have no knowledge of this region this is just all guesswork on my part, but I personally do not have a problem with them pulling out. Schedule games in those spots that will help your team. Sounds as if UHA is the front runner in this year in and year out so if all you are doing is playing for second place then why bother? Im sure the same can be said for several regions across the state, but these schools were the first to stand up and say something about it. As we all know the all A has deviated from its purpose over the last 20 years and now most of the time its the same schools going to state every season. So is it really a benifical to play in it these days? Yeah every now and then a school defies the odds and prevails in their region but thoase are so few and far between that maybe this tournament needs some restructuring?

 

Easy solution Classification of all high school sports and while we are at it seperate the privates from the publics. :popcorn:

I am so confused here. Aren't all kids that attend public schools on a 100% scholarship? They do not pay any tuition, correct? So if these private schools are helping out, kids still have to pay something?

That's what makes beating Bishop Brossart in the finals every year so great.

 

Mr bear,

 

How many times in the last 10 years have you beaten BB in all A region finals?

 

And how many times have they one the all A region title in those 10 years.

I am so confused here. Aren't all kids that attend public schools on a 100% scholarship? They do not pay any tuition, correct? So if these private schools are helping out, kids still have to pay something?

Exactly

Mr bear,

 

How many times in the last 10 years have you beaten BB in all A region finals?

 

And how many times have they one the all A region title in those 10 years.

 

I think that's his point. It doesn't happen very often, so when it does, that makes it very sweet. I don't think he was specifically speaking of one particular school beating Brossart.

Crittenden Co. 0-14

 

Lyon Co. 4-9

 

Livingston Co. 4-8

 

Of those 8 wins between Lyon and Livingston, 3 of them are against Crittenden Co. Seems like to me these schools have a hard time competing against just about everybody, not just UHA.

Why did you just look at the large private schools. Way not the ones who don't win. Wouldn't they have the same advantage.

True to go to a private school the parents of the child are required to pay for it. The public school system is "free" because it is supported by taxes and what not. I do not know if the same can be said for privates.

 

Public schooling is for the kids whose parents cant afford to pay the cost for their child to go to a private school. Private school is a great thing if the parents can afford it, and usually the better athletes have more advantages and their parents can afford to send the to a private school so in turn that is where alot of talent seems to appear. And if some of the schools are helping with the cost then that only helps their cause to get those borderline kids who parents are not so fortunate. The assistance helps those parents get their children in the private school system.

Mr bear,

 

How many times in the last 10 years have you beaten BB in all A region finals?

 

And how many times have they one the all A region title in those 10 years.

No idea. Too many is all I can say. Ask @Mustang

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Would it be possible to share the 2014 study referenced in the first post, or at least point me to where I can find it? I think it might be a little apples and oranges to compare the statistics for University Heights (2013-14 enrollment of 147) with schools like Newport Catholic Central (353), Owensboro Catholic (458), Lexington Catholic (810) and Trinity (1269). Any student at a small school is more likely to participate on an athletic team; hence, a student at a smaller school who receives financial aid is more likely to be an athlete. I would be interested in seeing how UHA's statistics compare to comparable sized independent schools, such as St. Francis in Louisville (150).

Sour grapes, man up and beat them on the court.

There are (6) reining football state champions that probably disagree with Lyon, Crittenden, Livingston's stance.

Would it be possible to share the 2014 study referenced in the first post, or at least point me to where I can find it? I think it might be a little apples and oranges to compare the statistics for University Heights (2013-14 enrollment of 147) with schools like Newport Catholic Central (353), Owensboro Catholic (458), Lexington Catholic (810) and Trinity (1269). Any student at a small school is more likely to participate on an athletic team; hence, a student at a smaller school who receives financial aid is more likely to be an athlete. I would be interested in seeing how UHA's statistics compare to comparable sized independent schools, such as St. Francis in Louisville (150).

Because St. Francis has enjoyed the same athletic success as UHA? I used percentages because I knew the enrollment was different. I know there is no other private school in the state where 85-percent of their financial need students are athletes.

No, because St. Francis is the same size as UHA. I am just trying to compare the numbers for comparably sized schools.

No idea. Too many is all I can say. Ask @Mustang

 

I might have missed one, but since

2000 BB has won 13 of the 15 all A region titles. 86% winning percentage.

 

That's solid to say the least. Never heard of any 10th region teams dropping out even after getting beat 86% of the time.