[plantmanky]

The middle school classification is very strange. I would say a lot of it comes down to logistics, but having 3 classes in MS while the HS has 6 makes it very hard for smaller schools to consistently compete. That’s why Pikevilles run with the incoming Frosh class was so impressive to me. Raceland doesn’t participate in the 7th grade division, but the 8th grade Rams have good size upfront, size, speed, and skill at WR, solid QB play, and a very explosive backfield. They could make a run back to the championship game this year if we can stay healthy. Really tough schedule.

Addressing the bolded (and its a common comment)

Middle school classification is done the same as the High School classification (enrollment).  Keep in mind there are just under 300 middle schools in Kentucky, and just under 200 High schools in Kentucky (that play football). 

So in theory, there should be more middle school classes right?  The issue because actual participation, only about 1/3rd of middle schools participate in the state playoffs or as members, because of that more classes would be too many obviously.


This topic is discussed every year during the seeding meeting by the playoff committee when we look at participating teams for that season and do the math, and every year it ends up that the three 8th grade divisions, splits the field in thirds pretty close, not always exact, but pretty close, and why the divisional #'s havent been adjusted since 8th grade went from two divisions, to three.