[birdman44]

You are still not answering the question or even discussing it for that matter.
Just because the classes are "tougher" and Highlands is at a disadvantage but still wins doesn't make it right. Don't let your superiority complex get in the way here. Nobody is talking about Highlands ability to win football games or even compete in them. My question, was, is, and always will be why are teams allowed to move when they want to? Lets also be honest here, its very possible 3A could be stronger than 4A and 5A overall the next couple of years.
Mayfield does it right by playing where they are suppose to play. Who cares if 1A has been a cakewalk for them. They got 2A numbers now and they go to 2A like theyre suppose to.
I have still yet to hear a valid argument of why playing up or down should be allowed. You didn't answer it. Its KY high school football, just because its a larger class doesn't mean it will be harder. There are a lot of bad teams in 5A. Very few quality teams, so its not like its more challenging for a school like highlands. One of these days this will become an issue schools like Highlands will lose.

teams don't move around... they are only allowed to play up. that's why its allowed. Highlands plays up to higher competition because blowing everyone out in their class size is LESS competitive. Look at it... Highlands should be knocking heads with Bowling Green and co. for state championships so Highlands isnt in the State game every year. ask Lex Cath , Boyle and all the rest if they mind. Look at the Highlands and Harrison games, those kids love being blown out every year, its not good sportsmanship.

Belfry wouldn't win 5A... get real 1A,2A<3A<4A<5A<6A

The superiority complex from Highlands is not very complex. Highlands is a superior program... FACT. They do more with less kids than anyone. Proof is in the pudding, and its better for KY that kids in less structured programs dont get their brains beat in. And I think in the late 90s Highlands tried to move to 4A (biggest at the time) but was not allowed by KHSAA.

Reasons
1 More competitive games... in terms of play.. score etc.
2 Better for Ky Football... blowouts suck. Its a classy move