No disrespect to centennialdawg or anyone else but would like to know his credentials/sources in stating that the principals and athletic directors have a great influence in determining who officiates. Like I said earlier, I know personally that in my case (it may be different at other schools where the other ADs or principals or even coaches are more persistent in requesting and getting the officials that they want)that the AOA League Commissioner assigns the officials and these officials typically officiate the contests. If a conflict has occured with a particular official in the past then the AD can request that the official not be assigned. Look forward to a response to this. Thanks!