I talked to lots of Naz people the past week+ at Provi and Dekalb, they are all excited about the move to 7a, I don’t think anyone at Naz cares where they put em. That said it’s pretty ridiculous they lose and get forced up to 7a. Actually it’s completely ridiculous. Naz will be up for at least two years. Let’s say they don’t win next year or even go to state title, in 2019 they will be in 7a based off what kids, who will have graduated college (2014 team), accomplished. Naz isn’t Mt Carmel, yes they’ve been good the last few years but this is what it’s come to? Instead of allowing dynasties to happen (short term dynasties) we are moving teams up based off 2 good years in a row? Absurd. Congrats IHSA! Now if you can just find a way to annex IC you’ll have basically accomplished your goal. Soft ass culture. NJ prep model is looking more enticing by the day. I don’t know what the future holds nor do I know what kind of rules privates would implement IF there was a split but be careful what you wish for publics.
Until you see the advantages the open enrollment schools have, you will never understand the problem the IHSA is dealing with.