We all sit here speculating, but what are these kids and parents really chasing?
Youth sports in this country is a multi-billion-dollar industry. There are trainers, clubs, and organizations willing to keep families chasing the next opportunity because that's how they stay in business. The...
Lake Zurich consistently gets more with less talent. The coaching staff (Planz included) always has their teams ready to play. I would say many schools would be happy with 2 quarterfinals and 2 semifinals in 7 years under a Head Coach.
It will be a tough adjustment for the program with him...
If the goal is to create a more balanced and competitive postseason field, we should take a closer look at how sectionals are structured.
A common concern from public schools is the frequency of all-private matchups in the later rounds—particularly in semifinals and finals. If private schools...
It seems pretty clear that the board isn’t in favor of a 6-class to 2-class split for the football state playoffs.
So here’s another idea for discussion. Does anyone remember the quad system that used to be part of the playoffs?
What if private and non-boundaried schools were limited to a...
Here is an article from Michigan talking about the split in Alabama.
https://catchmarksports.com/alabamas-historic-split-of-public-and-private-high-school-football-championships-and-why-michigan-is-watching-closely/