You are correct, I have been to Maryville and Alcoa games. (don't need google) All I am saying is it sucks some teams get busted for kid being "out of zone" and has to vacate 6 games. Believe me the answer to all of this is open all the zones and just playball. I wish we (Hamilton County) could just let kids go anywhere as long as they provide their own transportation.
Not taking away from those programs, they are some of the best in the Southeast US. Well coached and have great communities supporting them. Always pull for them in the State Championship games.
I'd just like to see some of our teams (i.e. East Ham, Signal, Ooltewah) play with the Alcoas and Maryville of the state. I'd say if you you mixed up some teams in Hamilton County you would see another annual powerhouse in the mix. JMO