Still Not Convinced
I feel I must make this disclaimer before I say what I want to say: I realize Class Basketball is here to stay in Indiana. It’s not going away.
With that being said, I’m still not entirely convinced that it’s the best thing for Indiana basketball. A few years ago, I was still an adamant opponent of Class Basketball. This belief even led to an interesting discussion with a guy online from a small school in Southern Indiana about the pros and cons of the class system. After moving to a small town with a Class-A school, I expected my opinion to change about the system because my perspective has changed. But I’m still not convinced.
It certainly hasn’t done Cowan any good. The Blackhawks entered the Sectionals (an hour drive away) as the favorite due to the fact that they were the only team with a winning record in the Sectional and they had a 5-0 record against the rest of the field.
Understandable. That happens Sectional play. There’s always “upsets.” That’s part of what makes Hoosier Hysteria and it serves as a prelude to the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.
But Cowan hasn’t won a basketball Sectional championship since 1976.
The fans of the Blackhawks have to drive an hour to the opening round and haven’t had a championship in 34 years. How is this better than having a single class tournament?
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