I guess it's a huge surprise to all that private schools won both the girls and boys All "A" tourney. Shocking.

I am not sure that when the all A was developed they thought ahead to the fact that the privates would make sure to have teams that could win this also.

 

In my mind the winners are the small rural schools that made it the the tourney that represent what it is supposed to be about. After they are knocked out I do not even listen to the games anymore.

nevermind.

I am not sure that when the all A was developed they thought ahead to the fact that the privates would make sure to have teams that could win this also.

 

In my mind the winners are the small rural schools that made it the the tourney that represent what it is supposed to be about. After they are knocked out I do not even listen to the games anymore.

 

The winners are all the kids, both private and public, period.

I was just waiting for someone to bring this up and it took less than 24hrs too. Gee surprise, surprise! BTW you have read the History of the ALL "A" Classic and who helped to start this outstanding tourney haven't you? I have posted this so many times on BGP's that I know the address by heart!

 

History of the All "A" Classic

UHA won the "A" for the 8th time in 15 appearances.

 

I've publicly referred to them as Class "A" imposters over the years.

 

With the graduation of Hobson, Brown, and Edmondson, UHA will be without the traditional showcase talent who have allowed them to be so successful against the bona fide small schools of the state.

 

It will be interesting to see if they soldier on with the present talent pool or if a few transfers move in to rescue UHA to continue their "proud":irked: tradition.

Bishop Brossart is a bona fide small school? Give me a break!

While we all have our differences between the private and public Bishop Brossart runs a clean program......much cleaner than many of the public schools in the area. Realizing that I am not a fan of the private school dominance in the All A I give the BB's credit for doing things the right way.

You have your opinion and I greatly respect that. But from personal experience I have alittle problem with some of the "respectable" Private Schools. I'm going to leave it at that or I will probably not get to post for awhile.

KHSAA will have to have a split. It is coming.

Bishop Brossart is a bona fide small school? Give me a break!

 

 

385 co-ed students in grades 9-12, probably about 125 under the limit?? That sounds like a "bona fide small school" to me?? What's your beef with them BC??

The winners are all the kids, both private and public, period.

 

 

:thumb::thumb: Another great show put on by the Touchstone Energy folks!!

KHSAA will have to have a split. It is coming.

 

I think it's been beaten to death on here that the KSHAA has nothing to do with the Touchstone Energy All A State Tourney, so TE and the committee would have to split I'd guess?? Since it was founded in large part by small private school personnel, I'm doubting that happens??

 

By the way, I don't think its UHA or anyone else's fault that the prohibitive pre-tourney favorite couldn't find their way to Richmond; and paved the way for a private school win??

Your right. Both Hopson and Edmondson's parents decided to spend six grand a year for four years so that their kids could win the All A just one time. Your right. Every single one of UHA's All A Championships are only because they "cheated" and "got" a better team. Your right. Hopson and Edmondson probably decided that they could get "easier" grades at a private school where I know for a fact it's a harder curriculum. Considering UHA has their own standard and every athelete must have atleast a 3.0 GPA in order to play sports. Your right. They decided to go to UHA and only have an Upper Class of 110 people (around 50 guys) to get their team out of instead of going to Christian County or Hoptown and having 1000 guys to get their team. Have you ever thought that maybe. And i'm just saying maybe. That your wrong and just upset a little? MAYBE. Their parents wanted them to have a good education.... Considering UHA has a 99% rate of their graduates going to college. MAYBE. That if it wasn't for the other players on the team that UHA would have lost in their All A region? Therefore meaning that yes, Hopson and Edmondson are VERY talented. But they are nothing without their team? Private schools are stricter on EVERYTHING. When I played basketball at UHA we ran ten suicides before each practice. One time a player missed a lay-up and the coach at the time (won't say any names) got upset and threw a chair all the way across the court. I don't know about everywhere else. But I know that at UHA you give it 110%. That when you play a terrible game or get terrible grades that you try harder, stay after school in the classroom, and stay hours after practice. When you play an okay game that you watch videos, you sweat more in practice, and you add a practice to the week schedule to work on the little things. When you play a great game that you ask yourself, "Why couldn't I have played better." Maybe.... just maybe. UHA just has the talent to compete in the All A year in and year out? If they were seriously getting an "unfair" advantage... How come they haven't won a Sweet 16 tournament in 14 years? I think everyone is allowed their own opinion so think what you want. But do not come on here and bash my school or anyone else's school (public or private) when they do good. And you know what else? Surprise surprise surprise. Private schools also have a MUCH better percentage with kids going to college and beyond. CONGRATS UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS BLAZERS!

What does "clean" mean?

 

Does it mean that the students who are attracted to that school aren't big time athletes? Does it mean that if some stud wanted a bishop brossart education they would be "unclean"? Especially if that stud athlete helped them win a tournament or two.