I grew up in the region when Boone County was a power. The development of rural Boone County into a suburban economy and the resulting addition of new high schools is part of the issue.  Someone mentioned earlier in this thread that a high percentage of students live in rental properties and I believe that person is spot on.  Not just because of being renters but coupled with an equally high percentage of them being in single parent households.  It is tough parenting athletes in high school for a lot of reasons including commitment of both time and money.  Parental involvement in sports programs for high schoolers is one of the great measuring sticks of success.  Most parents at Boone don’t have the resources to commit to the program to breed success compared to the other county schools of Conner, Cooper, and Ryle.  Not to say it’s easy for parents involved with those schools but it is easier.  Highlands, Beechwood, and Mayfield are all examples of what happens when you have community involvement committed to the program.  

17 hours ago, theguru said:

I understand opting out of district play in some select situations but in the case of Boone County I don't get it at all.  Like you said, other than a couple of district games Boone should be somewhat competitive and then can play a bunny schedule outside of their district.  I don't understand Coach Warner on this one.  I tried to engage him on it with no luck. 

Based on past experience ... I would say this is coming from a level or two up as opposed to Coach Warner. Sometimes it is easier to go along to get along. The best solution would be for Coach Warner or someone similar to be principal. 

On 1/20/2023 at 9:10 AM, gbballfan21 said:

Based on past experience ... I would say this is coming from a level or two up as opposed to Coach Warner. Sometimes it is easier to go along to get along. The best solution would be for Coach Warner or someone similar to be principal. 

I don’t think you are correct on that assumption.