Look folks, this is the way it is. They should have done like the Williamson County schools and started with the 9th and 10th graders. Left the 11th and 12th at HCHS. HCHS would've dropped to AAA, EHHS would have begun building their program the JV level games. This system works. Ravenwood was a powerhouse their first year with seniors, Indy has played very well. And Ensworth is a powerhouse in a powerhouse conference. But, they didn't and this is the hand dealt.
EHHS will suffer this year. They will play better next year. Coach Jones has his head on right and is removing the bad eggs. As the EHMS kids move up, he will get better. They already know what to do. Coach Swenson has to retrain his freshmen on how to play the game, right.
Yes, JuniorPro can be seen a barometer. If the middle schools were to continue what JrPro teaches it would be great. Lewis County does and it seems to work ok for them. You have to have a feeder system for it to work. JrPro>Middle School>High School. All levels of coaches must work together, with the high school coach being the guiding force at all levels.
The big problem is the parents. First game of the year at EHHS. I saw blue parents throw stuff at red students. Believe it or not, these kids are friends. I then saw a game at HCHS. Kids wearing East shirts every where. It was great to see that the friends are still friends despite the parents.
How will tonight go? The game won't be much to watch. At least by the history of this season. HCHS will try to get up to a 35 point lead and let off and try to let the mercy rule take over. I hope the parents on both sides act right and respect the new stadium. It's really nice. Treat everyone with respect, no matter what color they are wearing.
I'd like to see both teams get together after the game at the 50 yard line. THAT, would be classy.