A local radio station had a discussion of private (all-star teams) vs. Public (regular school district) and the advantages of drawing from large private districts vs. open enrollment.
Private schools were found to have 32% of the championships with a very small percentage of all total schools.
One of main points argued against privates was the St. Vincent - St. Mary - Struthers tournament basketball game this year.
The Struthers team was 25 - 0 but was blown out by the Akron team. The moderator felt this showed the disparity between these types of teams and justified open enrollment building all-star teams to be able to compete.
Further discussion pointed out that since this situation had brought on this disparity which had basically destroyed competition for state championships, it should be corrected and not encouraged.
Private schools were found to have 32% of the championships with a very small percentage of all total schools.
One of main points argued against privates was the St. Vincent - St. Mary - Struthers tournament basketball game this year.
The Struthers team was 25 - 0 but was blown out by the Akron team. The moderator felt this showed the disparity between these types of teams and justified open enrollment building all-star teams to be able to compete.
Further discussion pointed out that since this situation had brought on this disparity which had basically destroyed competition for state championships, it should be corrected and not encouraged.
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