Playoff's

[HLin NC]

NC sub-divides 4 classifications into 8 playoff divisions based on school size. A first round game is not hard to get, and with the cost saving measures instituted over the last few years, is little more than another conference game for some schools.

NC officials are rated Class 1-4 based on a formula of experience, state clinic attendance, NFHS test score, and local meeting attendance. Only Class 1 and 2 are eligible for state playoffs.

Some areas have observers. I imagine coaches complaints are weighed but they have no official role in selection. After the first two rounds, the area booking agents submit their qualified lists to the state office and the state selects the officials.

I've had first round only, second round only, first and second round, and one year I went rounds 1-3. Round 4 here is the Regionals (state semi's) and the 5ht round is State Championships. Those two have eluded me so far but we endeavor to persevere.