Most I remember back then were WAY up in NW Minnesota. Norman County West, Ulen-Hitterdal, Ada-Borup etc.
Ah. I think you're right. Minnesota Valley Lutheran was in there too, I think. That's where I got Minnesota Valley.
This is a great summary of what's happening outstate. I grew up in a town that was a Class B fixture at state in the 80s/90s. Considered a "big" Class B school I believe, now scraping by at Class A and roughly 50-60% the enrollment of 30 years ago, while the town itself is down roughly 10-15% in population. Families of 4+ children are simply not the norm anymore, and efficiencies in farming technology don't require the labor force they once did.
Have you ever been to Hopkins' athletic complex? It's not what one might refer to as poor or lacking. It's impressive.
I agree 100% that 2 classes of 9-man NEEDS to happen, BUT there still has to be enrollment ranges for each. Currently it's 150 and below for 9-man before appeals. I am not sure you could just say 150 and above for the other class. You might end up with a school of 160 enrollment up against a school of 500 enrollment (could happen). The MSHSL's position for football has always been they don't want schools twice the enrollment playing each other.
It was called the Southern Minnesota Conference for a long time. A mix of Red Rock and Tomahawk schools playing football.
Eastview is in that division with Buffalo as well. Sitting at 4-3 with 4 wins over other teams in that division, 1 loss to Buffalo and then loses to Rosemount and Lakeville South. In the games against South and Rosemount - Eastview was outscored 87-0.
The big problem I see with football is that it's a short season sport, while other sports have more or less become year-round if you want to play at a high level. Basketball players are playing club/AAU ball year round. Hockey is year round. Baseball isn't year-round (because of the climate here), but it's a good 6-7 months. Soccer is year round too.
This is true of everyone except football coaches.
This is also a major problem for football. You're right that parents are investing huge money into those other sports. All for the chance at that scholarship that honestly isn't coming for most of them.
It's not even for the unlikely scholarship. I'm sure there are some who believe that, but in a lot of cases, especially at big suburban schools, if you even want to sniff a chance to play in high school you're going to be expected to participate in every single off-season league, drill, camp, etc.
Roseville played with white bear lake. But here is some analysis of the relief teams:
The local high school lost their backup QB to fall baseball. Baseball is year round, even if games aren't played. Indoor facilities for batting, fielding, throwing etc. are prevalent, even out state.
Hockey is brutal but so is basketball and soccer. Soccer is more specialized than any toot seems in MN. Plus we suck at it at the National level for the men.
Jack Jones - do a Google search using Glenville, MN and Sports Illustrated. This will take you to a 1985 article, featuring Glenville and what was a 64 game losing streak at the time it was written.
Football and the concussion/injury fear along along with other sports seasons expansion are a factor more than a problem.
Spending is not the same as investing
Your kid will be mentally healthier because this is your attitude
I can't even begin to understand how competitive soccer works. My kid played rec for a few years. I looked into the developmental/competitive programs. Expensive as anything else, and super confusing how the levels and teams work.
I did thanks. How about at present. Anyone know which school. Is experiencing the longest losing into todays season.?