“Why would you have eight playoffs?” It was question posed by our boss, Editor John Trump, the other day. They do things differently here in the Ol’ North State than they do in Steelers country where he’s from.
The North Carolina High School Athletic Association has four classifications for high school football teams during the regular season. However, they divide those up again come playoff season so there are eight classifications – the NCHSAA does not refer to them as divisions.
Thing is, if you’re in the 2A classification in the regular season you will play the let’s say Bulls as an example. But when the playoffs come around and they split those classes the Bulls may be in the 2AA class while you’re in the 2A.
All of the classifications are based on schools average daily attendance. NCHSAA Associate Executive Director Rick Strunk said there is a major difference in the size of a school ranked at the top of the 1A class versus a school ranked at the top of the 1AA.
The NCHSAA evaluates classifications every four years and adjust during that time for new schools. Because the NCHSAA is a membership organization the schools help determine the system.
Still, it’s okay during the regular season so why not in the playoffs. What can happen is your Bears may defeat the bigger Bulls team in a truly amazing regular season game. The two teams perform really well for the rest of the season but then when the playoffs come around and you should have a chance to knock those guys out….you have to settle with for some other rivalry.
This week as we worked on our next slideshow installment, this time focusing on the fans, two things kept coming up. Rams fans love their team’s winning legacy and their rivalries. Our question is, how would either of those be affected if the regular season classifications remained in place during the playoff season?
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