It really is kind of sad that we have to have this discussion of Regional strength every year. Will there be some kids that qualify out of Hiawatha that wouldn't out of other Regionals? Perhaps. Will there be some kids in other Regionals that might be potential state qualifers that won't make it? Perhaps.
But whatever way it comes down, Regional assignments are driven by geography, and that's just a reality we have to live with. And the kids who qualify out of this Regional deserve the same respect that any other State qualifier gets. Next year, it will probably all be different and we can argue all over again.
