I've heard several coaches say that if they make it past regionals, they're counting it as a state qualifier.

How things have played out upsets me. KSHSAA did not consult the KWCA at all in regards to how they were doing postseason.
The Girls district tournaments in divison 2, in the west had only 4 girls eliminated combined!
Here's how I believe they should have done regionals and state: wrestle the regionals and state with the first seven weight classes on Friday, and the last seven weight classes on Saturday. I'm sure you could change it up for state a little and stretch it out to a three-day tournament.