does it really matter. i checked an annual state contender's record back several years and they gave up 2-5 goals every year in reg season thru districts and regions. i suspect had they not subbed liberally and wanted to could have won by any score they chose. big deal. undefeated in disricts/regions for 4 years.
what is perplexiing is the continued disparity in some of the districts, and i really don't see that changing based on next year. it seems no one is really raising their level of play, and the better teams stay or get better. i just think that's a tough problem to solve. perhaps for minds greater than mine.