Yes, I like your plan. I just think the best teams to be at the boro. I realize that you do have to beat what's in front of you, but there have been years where weak regions send teams to state tournament and better teams are knocked out in close games. I think better teams need to be rewarded for their body of work.
Football wise, how many times have you seen the two best teams being from the east. I remember years past when CAK and Alcoa were top AA in state. A mid or west team ends up with the silver ball, when they are not the better team. The argument is, you have to beat what is in front of you. I still feel the same way in football that top 4 football teams should play in Middle Tennessee with a flipped bracket.