What are your thoughts? Do the LHSAA privates form their own league? Would some school look to join the MAIS?
If they do form their own league, would some of the La. MAIS schools join it?
Last question, if privates form their own league, what would happen to the other "select" schools like charter, lab and magnet schools? Eight, six, seven, five, three, O, nine
Can you get that song out of your head?
Re: LHSAA votes to split
Posted by Doc Fungo on 2/2/2016, 7:27 pm, in reply to "LHSAA votes to split" Original VIP Member
The number of crappy umpires and refs are gonna double...maybe even triple...
Posted by TigerFan on 10/1/2009, 1:48 pm
I realize i sound very smart, and I am to a certain degree. But, my football knowledge is what truly sets me apart from most of the common football fans.
travel to much an issue to join MAIS maybe form own association. unhappiest person of all ------ Hoff. would have won at least two more state titles under new format
Re: LHSAA votes to split
Posted by joey on 2/4/2016, 10:55 am, in reply to "Re: LHSAA votes to split" Original VIP Member
2002 lost to Christian Life in championship game 2003 lost to St. Fred in semifinals 2004 lost to Sacred Heart in regionals 2005 lost to Christian Life in regionals
That's a broad statement, Joey, care to elaborate?
The Catholic schools in New Orleans/S. La are going to stick together. I could see them forming a league and even adding some of those dang baptist, Methodist, and episcopalian schools.
Did Vidalia sell all those "public school champions" bumper stickers?
Eight, six, seven, five, three, O, nine
Can you get that song out of your head?
Re: LHSAA votes to split
Posted by joey on 2/4/2016, 10:40 am, in reply to "Re: LHSAA votes to split" Original VIP Member
You said travel is main issue for not joining MAIS. Reg season travel, district travel or playoffs? It's not like evangel would be in the same district as Starkville academy. Eight, six, seven, five, three, O, nine
ok got'cha -- that's just what I was told by a coach. apparently there are now some teams meeting in baton rouge to discuss forming an association. gonna get interesting
The immediate takeaway from a Monday meeting that attracted select and nonselect school representatives offered two perspectives.
On one hand, guest speaker Paul Rainwater talked about building a new organization for private schools, saying he’ll have the framework ready as soon as May.
On the other, there were school representatives who called the meeting an informational tool, days after the LHSAA voted to expand its championship split to include basketball (boys and girls), baseball and softball.
“Putting together structure and framework for organizations is something I do,” said Rainwater, a former chief of staff in former Gov. Bobby Jindal’s administration. “I’ve been contacted by some private schools, parents and other groups, including potential sponsors, interested in starting another association.
“The purpose of the meeting was to gauge the interest in starting another association. The plan we have is an aggressive one. My plan is to have a constitution and a structure ready by May. We’ve got other meetings set up. Some that will include other groups.”
A group of 13 schools signed a registration list for the meeting at the home of local businessman Charlie Dawson. Rainwater said there were other schools present that did not sign in. He declined to identify those schools. Another meeting is planned in two weeks.
Sportsnola.com had a story Wednesday that said representatives attended from Calvary Baptist, Catholic High-Baton Rouge, The Dunham School, Episcopal, Evangel Christian, Metairie Park Country Day, Newman, Parkview Baptist, St. Louis Catholic, St. Michael, St. Thomas More, Teurlings Catholic and University High.
Representatives from Central and Zachary, both independent public school districts, also attended.
“It was for informational purposes only,” Zachary Principal Joe LeBlanc said. “I went to hear what was said.
“The structure of high school sports is changing. I think the vote shows that there are a number of public-school principals, especially in the Baton Rouge area, who didn’t vote for the split. None of us are sure where this might leave their schools.”
Parkview Baptist Athletic Director Kenny Guillot and Dunham Principal Steve Eagleton agreed.
“I don’t think there is any rush to judgment,” Guillot said. “A lot of people are frustrated, but this wasn’t like three years ago when there were meetings and people were angry.
“This was about looking at different options that might be out there for us. And to see how many schools might be interested.”
Eagleton said, “We went to meetings like this three years ago to learn about structure and other organizations. Our desire has been to be part of the LHSAA. … That’s why we’ve still been seated at the table. We know that we need to look at what might be in the best interest of our students moving forward.”
Teurlings Catholic Principal Mike Boyer said the meeting provided schools on hand with important information about how to structure and build an organization.
Boyer said he pointed out two important facts to the schools. The first is the National Federation of State High School Associations has just one member in each state, and that the LHSAA is that member.
Boyer also told the group that LHSAA schools are only allowed to play other NFHS members, which is why no LHSAA schools play Mississippi Association of Independent Schools members.
“I know there are plans for other meetings, including one in two weeks,” Boyer said. “There’s not much else to say.”
Re: here ya go,
Posted by 8675309 on 2/5/2016, 11:57 pm, in reply to "here ya go, "
Thanks For posting that article, JoeyEight, six, seven, five, three, O, nine
Can you get that song out of your head?
Re: here ya go,
Posted by heavy d on 2/5/2016, 3:02 pm, in reply to "here ya go, "
"Boyer also told the group that LHSAA schools are only allowed to play other NFHS members, which is why no LHSAA schools play Mississippi Association of Independent Schools members."
If this is true, why are MHSAA schools allowed to play MAIS schools? I looked it up and MHSAA is the NFHS member in Mississippi, yet the MAIS and MHSAA play each other in multiple sports.
Re: here ya go,
Posted by mk on 2/8/2016, 7:47 am, in reply to "Re: here ya go, "
Here is the actual rule from the LHSAA Handbook which dates back to Noah's days according to the LHSAA. Calvary attempted to change this rule last year, but because it was Calvary recommending the change, it was voted down. Here you go:
6.1.3 LHSAA member schools shall not compete against the following teams: 1. High schools that do not meet the stipulations cited in 6.2.1 and 6.3.1. 2. Independent teams 3. Recreation teams 4. Club teams 5. Junior college or community college teams 6. Four-year college or university teams 7. Individuals that compete “unattached” in high school events 8. Professional or semi-professional teams
6.2.1 LHSAA schools shall be allowed to compete against only the following schools in interscholastic athletic scrimmages,jamborees, invitational tournaments, and/or regular contests: 1. LHSAA member schools 2. Schools that have officially applied for membership in the LHSAA 3. Junior high schools (schools that do not have a 12th grade) 4. Non-member Louisiana state recovery high schools operated under the jurisdiction of BESE.
6.3.1 LHSAA schools shall be permitted to engage in interscholastic athletic competition against high schools from outside of Louisiana with the following stipulations: 1. The school shall be a member in good standing with its state high school association that is a member of the NFHS. 2. The school is not a member of the state high school association but is permitted to compete against member schools of the association. 3. The school is not a member of the state high school association but is recognized and considered to be in good standing with the association. 4. The school is classified as a junior high school in that state.
Re: here ya go,
Posted by heavy d on 2/9/2016, 10:02 pm, in reply to "Re: here ya go, "