[Thirsty Dog]

Sad thing is boys basketball has the best feeder system of all programs in the district and look how that is turning out. They have elementary and middle school programs with big participation numbers. When the season is over several teams play at the Sports Plex. Every middle school and elementary school has a basketball program. Not every elementary school has football most combine teams; like BL/Stumbo, Duff/May Valley, Osborne/McDowell. I hear Allen didnt have a middle school team. Numbers game. Plus, not many building administrators are athletic minded from what I'm told by parents. They would rather assign 2-3 hours of homework and not be bothered with athletics. Just ask around and you'll get plenty of push back. Parents want their children to have success in the classroom, and they also like to see their children have success out side the classroom. High school programs in struggle mode except for volleyball