(To Beeson) Tell that to the kid that gets the 4th place to go on to state instead of leaving district with nothing. 2nd, 3rd, 4th... it all matters to these kids and that is what its about! Im pretty sure that the kids that get 6th at state are going to be happy that they placed - even if they arent the champion! There are kids going to state that know they dont have a shot at 1st, but they are excited at the thought of placing somewhere on that 3-6 list!