Public vs. Private........

zebra44 · #1 (**permalink**) Wed Nov 26, 2003, 11:31pm

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

BktBallRef · #2 (**permalink**) Thu Nov 27, 2003, 01:42am

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

hotmatt · #3 (**permalink**) Thu Nov 27, 2003, 06:36pm

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.

shawn.wortman · #4 (**permalink**) Fri Nov 28, 2003, 11:05am

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.

Bob M. · #5 (**permalink**) Mon Dec 01, 2003, 09:00am

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.

#6 (**permalink**) Mon Dec 01, 2003, 03:27pm

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