[rookie57]

What would be the defining criteria for a blue blood? Some programs like Beechwood, Trinity, and Highlands are obvious but there are several that would be up for debate as well.

I would say it starts with Titles and Finals appearances.

A minimum of 4 or 5 titles and a minimum of 6 or 7 Finals appearances.

To my last post, a bluebood needs to have some older history and consistent history. For example, IMHO 3 Finals over 15 years screams more of consistency than say a team like Fort Campbell who has a run but then long stretches where they fall off.

The history of Finals and Titles then needs a good consistency in between of Regional Titles and sustained success. A team has to stay relevant even if they do have some ebbs in talent pool. Pikeville for a good example... Pikeville was stout for decades and secured several titles and finals over different decades... the Panthers have returned to that level once more over the past decade. Pikeville had some lean years in the 2000's where they were not at a Championship standard like the times that bracketed that stretch, with that said, they were still a relevant program who often won their District, won their Region, and played a relevant schedule.

Danville is going through one of those stretches now... Highlands as well. Even at the lowest point of some of these programs, it still is higher than the high point of numerous other programs.



In my post I mentioned the New Money/New Bloods.

Belfry is a good example. The Pirates were relevant for decades but they didn't get over the Championship hump until the 2000's. Many teams would love to have Belfry's sustained success in the 80's and 90's. With that said, the lack of Titles and limited Finals appearances keeps them blueblood status.

Agree! Found this interesting, these are the top 10 in winning percentage since 2000.

1. Trinty
2. St. X   
3. Male
4. Bowling Green 
5. Highlands
6. Cov. Cath.  
7. Douglass
8. Scott Co.
9. Boyle Co.
10. Manuel

I find it hard to believe mayfield is not in the top 10