After reading all of this, I guess I need to eat my words. For years, I have advocated the merger of the two State tournaments into a spectacular like the State track meet, with all classes at one site (in their own classes). But after reading about all the constant problems in Wichita, all I can say is Thank God for Hays. The 3-2-1As are fine right where we are; the rest of you have fun; we'll be just fine!

I'm a former media member and I've always heard what a nightmare that is for the members of the fourth estate. No, Hays is just fine (other than the five-hour drive one way). We little guys have it pretty good!