Exactly. There's nothing of inherent value in the actual patches, but the perception can be real. I've been heckled for not wearing my IAABO patch, one time, in a JV game.

In Iowa, when I was there, patches were available and there were different levels of patches. No one in my area wore them, however.

Yep -- I've been asked "how did you get that patch?" and "which patch is the Varsity patch?".

I've also been told "good job" and not heckeled when not wearting a patch at a rec league game.

Those who will heckle will do so regardless of the patch.

It should be HS shirts for HS games. I hate when guys use those college shirts. Of course, it is only gray down here. It was an option in VT & the R usually made the choice.

Keep in mind that it is only a college shirt because people at the HS level say it is. Nothing different other than the panel and material. And the material is not even different anymore as you can buy all shirts in that same mesh/light material.

Peace

It is marketed as a college shirt.

In Texas, the UIL has stated that we wear Gray pinstripe NON panel for all HS varsity contests. Then if selected to the state tournament, you get an NBA style jersey with a number on it.

Yes it is, but keep in mind that is what is required at the college level. HS could allow it if they choose to just like states allow the grey shirts if they want to. And I have seen HS games where the officials wear these shirts, so it is really a local or personal issue.

Peace

In TASO chapters it seems to vary by chapter. I don't think TASO has a statewide mandate. One chapter in the area wants grey for all levels and one wants the same as UIL, stripes for sub-varsity and grey for varsity.