Traditionally in 5A and 6A it takes 8 placers to win state. The year Goddard dethroned Ark City, they placed 8. The next year, they placed 7 and took 2nd as AC recaptured the title with 8. If STA wants to win it with seven, the bulk will have to place high. Goddard, Emporia and Manhattan may all be able to place 8. But good luck to STA anyway, it sounds exciting.