Originally Posted By: Husker Fan
Originally Posted By: sportsfan02
If I had to guess, I would say the additional classifications won't fly. Nor do I think you will see private schools put into a classification by themselves. What I do think will happen is there will be a multiplier enacted for private schools as is used in various other states.


That multiplier may be enacted but I am not sure how much it is going to change things. I still think Aquinas is going to have dominant boys and girls soccer teams, Miege girls will still do very well in volleyball and basketball as long as Gwen Pike and Terry English are coaching. Bishop Ward will still have a successful baseball team as long as Coach Hurla is there.
The private schools may win less state titles but my guess is that they will still win their disapportionate share. Aquinas won in wrestling in 6A and 5A in 2005 and 2007. Hutchinson has won football titles in both 5A and 6A. It is hard to beat good coaching and dedicated athletes.

They might still be successful, but they might have to do it at a higher classification depending on their enrollment numbers. Using the two largest classifications as examples is probably not appropriate since they have the fewest private schools in them. It is the classifications from 4A on down that are most effected by private schools.