Being about as far east (Leavenworth) as you can get from Hays, let me say that neither myself, my wrestlers or our fans mind one bit going out there. Yes, it's a rather long, boring trip, but it's State. If State were being held in the Antarctic, we'd happily go. If distance is the issue, then it's a pretty low priority. Even little Immaculata has it's loyal following of fans that would go to Garden City to watch (not that I'm suggesting that).
The issue, and the only issue, about location should be -- as Kit Harris so correctly put it --what's best for the kids. I would hate to see 3-2-1A combined with any of the other classes, but on the other hand if that would be better for the kids and the progress of the sport in this state, so be it. Hays would not be big enough for more than one class, either.
It sounds to me as if Wichita has blown it as far as keeping the big schools after next year. I only hope that a good solution can be found. But we "little guys" are very happy in Hays; even with the long drive!

Jeff Holmes
Immaculata High School