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Once upon a time there were no playoffs. The big end to the season was a rivalry game on Thanksgiving. A poll would determine who was best. But no one really cared. Football started on Labor Day and ended on Thanksgiving day.

In the early 60's playoffs started. The class system has gone through many gyrations. The worst was the "Jefferson County 4A". Basically that was five classes and there were not as many teams playing as now. Were those championships "tainted"?

No matter how it's done someone is going to have a complaint. Facts are, the kids on the field don't care. They are competing for a State Championship it doesn't matter how many or how few "A's" are on the trophy.