How does your state run its playoffs? Separate divisions for Public schools and Private/Parochial,or combined?

NC
 

There are no private schools in our state association. It's made up solely of public schools.

In Ohio, we have one play-off. No separation for public or private schools. Of the 12 teams left in 6 Divisions, 7 are public and 5 are private. Only the biggest Division,D-1, will have an all private final on Saturday.

Tennessee
 

In TN, we have public and private separated, at least the private schools that offer "athletic scholarships", are separated. Some schools have stated to TSSAA that they do not offer them and they may remain with the public schools.

Public schools are in 5 classes and private schools have 3 classes. All classes have a play-off and championship.

REPLY: In NJ, private schools (mostly Catholic schools) play in their own four groups based upon enrollment. Public schools play in their own four groups.

In Virginia, public and private playoffs are separate. I know that in public schools, there are 6 Divisions. Not sure about private schools having separate divisions/classes.

Serg