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Graduate of a small school. Our couple of runs deep into regional tournaments and one regional championship meant more to our community than what a Class A state championship could ever mean. Love that the All A gives our kids the chance to compete among schools our size, but there's nothing like the all-comers aspect of the current Sweet 16 with the chance to knock off the big guys.

Exactly. We have the best of both worlds now. You can win an All A state title and then compete in March also at the state tournament with all the top teams. I saw Harlan win the All A in 95 and then get all the way to the final four at the Sweet 16. Much better being able to prove you're one of the top four teams in the state, regardless of class.