[Stardust]

Because the Khsaa is exactly like the Ncaa. Couldn't care less about the kids, and it's all about money. Whether it cost them too much, or aren't making enough. I'm going to say that it's because rain delays during the sweet 16 cost them as far as Whitaker bank park (or whatever it's called now.) rent goes.

Its because Whitaker could no longer commit to two weekends, and KHSAA was not willing to go back to the week long format.

As a coach, I loved the Sweet 16 format. It made winning your Region your highest priority of the season. Obviously it still is, but if you won your region, the stigma was that you made the State Tournament!