I think it could have worked had the process been more transparent. Some didn't seem to get at all how the playoff brackets were made though it really wasn't too tough. Teams were judged and placed statewide, not just in their own regions, and strength of schedule played a part which was a positive.
26 in AAA could be really interesting if Pond doesn’t drop and Calvin is able to return. If that happens then it will be an absolute shootout and 26 AAA will be one of the most competitive weights at state this year.