VHSL latest on redistricting

[Jason]

Why would Lebanon want to leave the CMD when they're basically right in the middle of the district geographically? They're a half hour or a little more from everyone except Lee and Marion, and Marion's an easier trip than Clintwood. And if Lee jumps to the LPD, Lebanon won't avoid that trip either.

It is rumor they want to leave. As for them playing Clintwood they have been doing that for I think 5 years now. They are also playing Union and played PV before that. The rumor is they want to leave but nothing said to where.

[royalflush]

Not really surprised. It seems Lebanon moves around every few years. They've been in the Clinch Valley, Southwest, Hogoheegee, Highlands, and Clinch Mountain Districts in the past, no school around here has shifted districts as much as them.

[UnIoNfAn]

Forgot about Abingdon, they'd be 3A.

Abingdon will be the only 3A here and they are going to be in a district with Cave spring and all of them i think. I do know they are not coming to the CMD with Richlands Tazwell and Marion. As far as Gate City not wanting to leave the CMD for the LPD, I know they dont but the VHSL may force them to leave due to the fact that the CMD will be a 9 team district. In all honesty the VHSL may end up spliting the CMD into two seperate districts, but thats just my guess. In all honesty before all the "reclassification" junk is done the LPD may not exist any longer. IT is plausable that the VHSL takes the LPD and CMD and forces them into three if not four different districts. It all depends on geography and honestly what mood the VHSL is in. Dont be surprised to see Gate City forced out of the CMD due to number of schools and the geography. Despite Lee and Gatecity every other CMD team is Washington co, and above. Every other school over there is right up 81 except Lee and Gate City. Its given that Lee will leave due to travel time and will most likely end up in the LPD, but that will still leave an 8 team district which will put a damper on OOD scheduling for the rest of SWVA. IMO that will be the deciding factor for the VHSL on weather to force Gate City out or not. Is it fair? No, but it is most likely what will happen

[1inStripes]

With the new potential setup, Abingdon will not be in a district with Cave Springs. They will be in the CMD if it is all put in place.

[UnIoNfAn]

I missread that. you are right Abingdon will be in the CMD too. That will be Gatecity, VHS, John Battle, Lebanon, Lee, Richlands, Tazwell, Marion, and Abingdon. Every school in the CMD despite Gate City and Lee are right up US 81 from each other

[Jason]

I can see the LPD disolved. They could put Union and Central in the CMD, Clintwood in the BDD, and Burton in the CD. If that was to happen then Marion would need to join Graham in the MED. That would be Marion, Grayson, and Graham as the AA schools and the rest A.

[usmale354]

I Think We Should Keep the LPD district going,put back Eastside,Gate City,and anyone that wants in,LPD has won many Championships, most these teams use be in it ,alot still play those teams,i am all for the ,LPD Pride

[basketballguy]

I wonder how much ground, if any, being a successful and old district will hold up with the VHSL?

My thoughts is if you have enough to split the CMD in half why not place some (Lee and GC) into the LPD and have 6 in the district? and possible add Eastside back to create a 7 team district? School enrollment and distance between schools is about the same. Norton would be the smallest school obviously but that would only help them come tournament time. Just ask JIB girls basketball team last year!

[JJK guy]

This is how I would do it...makes the most sense geographically:
BDD:
1. Grundy
2. Hurley
3. Richlands
4. Tazewell
5. Twin Valley
6. Honaker
7. Council (non-football)

Cumberland:
1. Eastside
2. Castlewood
3. Twin Springs
4. Thomas Walker
5. Rye Cove

CMD:
1. Virginia High
2. Abingdon
3. Gate City
4. Lebanon
5. Marion
6. John Battle

LPD:
1. Central
2. Union
3. J. I. Burton
4. Dickenson County
5. Lee

Each district would have either 5 or 6 teams for football. And then the BDD would have 7 for most other sports. I think it's crazy for the CMD to have 8 or 9 teams. That would eliminate a lot of traditional out of district rivalry games. And I know this is almost blasphemy on this board to say....but football is not the only sport, and I'd say that's what most are worried about when they look at these setups (but is not the only thing the VHSL will see)

[Hammer_down]

I believe that most of Lebanon's moves were a result of enrollment changes and redistricting and not due to a desire to move on their part.