This to me is one of the better ideas that the VHSL has had in a long time. Im all for a 6 division system. To me itll do state wide what the new single A system for D1 and D2 done this season. One side of it that I really like is this will bring teams like Richlands down to 2A with teams like Union and Gatecity. Im a firm believer in playing better competition makes better teams and having Richlands in 2A would make for some fun playoffs. As far as the possibility of a 3 way district (1a through 3A being together) is a little far fetched. I mean yeah Clintwood was the best team in the LPD but could a 1A school consistantly compete with a 3A? Could William Campbell play year in and year out with Brooksville or EC Glass? I feel like If their are enough schools within a "comfortable" traveling distance that are classified together then they should be in the same district. Lee High will probably become and LPD team as will Gatecity, but JIB would probably be put into the Cumberland, if these districts still exist then. To me it wouldnt be fair to ask JIB to compete with Gatecity, Union, Central, Dickenson Co, Lee High every season in every sport. Each of those schools will more than double JIB's student body. Before anyone says it, I know JIB isnt affraid to compete with these schools Im just saying its not fair numbers wise to ask them to do so when the Cumberland has Castlewood, Eastside, Ryecove, Tiwn Springs, and TW all schools that are student body wise JIB's size. I know Ive said playing up makes a better team (and Ill stand by that till I die) but if JIB plays the above mentioned teams every year thats atleast two losses every season which can really kill playoff chances as to where JIB could schedule Central, Union, and other 2A schools while still playing in a 1A district. All in all Im ofr the 6A system and doing a little realigning. I think itll be better in the long run. Ofcourse their are some kinks that will have to be worked out but IMO itll be a better setup. Evolution is something that has to happen in order to survive for anything and the system we have now is nearing 30 years in age.