Who benefitted most under the six-class system?

[westsider]

Which schools have benefitted the most from the move to six classes and the "blind draw" quarterfinals? My picks:

 

A ... Hazard and Lexington Christian. In the old system, both of them would have had to get through Beechwood to make it the finals. Not now ...

 

2A ... DeSales. In the old 2A, they would have had to contend with Elizabethtown in the district and Corbin in the region. Some might suggest Metcalfe County, but in the old four-class system, Metcalfe would probably have been a semifinalist in Class A, although they would have had to get by Russellville and Mayfield in their own region.

 

3A ... Paducah Tilghman. If they would have been in 2A, they would have had to deal with Fort Campbell, who beat them in a close game during the regular season. As it is, the Tornado has had a very easy road going into the semifinal game against Central.

 

4A ... Lone Oak, Warren East and Harrison County. Lone Oak and Warren East would have been in the same region as Bowling Green. Instead, they're both in the semifinals for the first time in history. Harrison County would have had a tough time getting out of their old district that would have included Lexington Catholic. Of course, they get their shot at the Knights this week.

 

5A ... Lincoln County. If they were in the old 4A, they would have probably been knocked out by the Lexington teams.

 

6A ... Meade County. Might have had to have beaten Male, Manual and St. Xavier in back-to-back-to-back weeks just to make the final four.

[FC]

I would say most teams have or will benefit from the six class system, except for some of 6A teams, because there are fewer teams to compete within each class and therefore the teams that traditionally make the 3rd, 4th, and 5th rounds of the playoffs are spread across two more classes. I believe under the old system PT would have to compete with the likes of Bell County, Hopkinsville, and of course Highlands; Fort Campbell would have to compete with Belfry, Russell, and Breathitt County; and Mayfield now doesn’t have to play NCC and Danville.

 

The teams that I feel have benefited the most is Paducah Tilghman.

[westsider]

The teams that I feel have benefited the most is Paducah Tilghman.

That was obvious from the beginning, and some of us said so then.

 

If they were in the old 3A, they would have had Lone Oak, Hopkinsville and Calloway County in their district and Bowling Green and Warren East in their region.

 

In the old 2A, they would have been in the same district as Fort Campbell and Trigg County, among others.

 

As it is, they have cruised through the district and three rounds of the playoffs.

[ladiesbballcoach]

Easy answer.

 

The kids.

[CURTIS LOWE]

KHSAA did I think.

[Mr.Network]

Which schools have benefitted the most from the move to six classes and the "blind draw" quarterfinals? My picks:

 

A ... Hazard and Lexington Christian. In the old system, both of them would have had to get through Beechwood to make it the finals. Not now ...

 

2A ... DeSales. In the old 2A, they would have had to contend with Elizabethtown in the district and Corbin in the region. Some might suggest Metcalfe County, but in the old four-class system, Metcalfe would probably have been a semifinalist in Class A, although they would have had to get by Russellville and Mayfield in their own region.

 

3A ... Paducah Tilghman. If they would have been in 2A, they would have had to deal with Fort Campbell, who beat them in a close game during the regular season. As it is, the Tornado has had a very easy road going into the semifinal game against Central.

 

4A ... Lone Oak, Warren East and Harrison County. Lone Oak and Warren East would have been in the same region as Bowling Green. Instead, they're both in the semifinals for the first time in history. Harrison County would have had a tough time getting out of their old district that would have included Lexington Catholic. Of course, they get their shot at the Knights this week.

 

5A ... Lincoln County. If they were in the old 4A, they would have probably been knocked out by the Lexington teams.

6A ... Meade County. Might have had to have beaten Male, Manual and St. Xavier in back-to-back-to-back weeks just to make the final four.

 

Which Lexington team? Lexington Catholic would have been 3A. I think the Patriots would have had a similar season in 4A.

[Hearsay]

Metcalfe County always had trouble getting past Mayfield. They have certainly benefitted.

[Colt45]

All teams benefited. I feel for those who had to travel so far this year.

[CURTIS LOWE]

I agree the kids did benefit from the 6 class system but there was teams playing that should have been sitting home or watching from the stands. I know it was a good experince for them but it should change some how and the state should look at the playoffs and the scores of the games.

[FC]

That was obvious from the beginning, and some of us said so then.

 

If they were in the old 3A, they would have had Lone Oak, Hopkinsville and Calloway County in their district and Bowling Green and Warren East in their region.

 

In the old 2A, they would have been in the same district as Fort Campbell and Trigg County, among others.

 

As it is, they have cruised through the district and three rounds of the playoffs.

 

Hey...if you don't like the answer...don't ask the question!

[Colt45]

Maybe the first playoff game should be the two teams that finished top in their respective districts, or the top two teams play the other top two teams of another district. How that is determined I do not know, but the first two games for a team being teams in their district does not seem right.

[gchs_uk9]

Which Lexington team? Lexington Catholic would have been 3A. I think the Patriots would have had a similar season in 4A.

 

They would likely have met Henry Clay in a third round matchup. Even though the Pats are playing well, the Blue Devils definitely would have been the favorite.

[westsider]

Hey...if you don't like the answer...don't ask the question!

We're in agreement, and I even complimented your team ... so what's the problem?

[westsider]

Metcalfe County always had trouble getting past Mayfield. They have certainly benefitted.

I suspect they would have gotten over the hump this year.

[FC]

We're in agreement, and I even complimented your team ... so what's the problem?

 

No problemlemo what so ever