I have same thing but it is close.
They must have and power points alone are not used. I would like to see the formula. Does VHSL post it anywhere to see?
It said above the seedings that it was based on power points, regional points system and winning percentage. Definitely curious in how the regional points system works.
I would like to see the exact formula, how each component is actually calculated and if each component is weighted 1/3 or varies. Should interesting how a # 3 seed in any other class and region drops all the way to #6, not a slight tweaking.
Lafayette, I hear you, but think about your post. The word formula? How is it even "legal" to CREATE a formula or basically, do what they are doing. They have actually CREATED another power ranking system and simply tacked it on to the current VHSL system, and then they have assigned weight how they wanted to. There's no way that could actually be "ok" with the VHSL?
I could be wrong but what I have heard on here over time is that each region by class determines their own method/process of how to get to a regional winner and then at the semi final and final the state sets the rules. The VHSL does not determine the methods used prior to the semi final , just ask each region to send them a winner. I personally have never agreed with this decentralized approach. It would appear (anyone correct me if I’m wrong) if you can get the AD’s in a region to approve a different system Its ok. I’m not sure if the vote needs to be unanimous or a simple majority.
If this is the case, then a team like Poquoson should leave the Bay Rivers in Football and just not play in a district. You have no chance, they could go 8-2, lose to Lafayette and York, and would likely end up with the 2nd highest power ranking in that region only to be a 4 or 5 seed. I have always heard Regions can determine who makes the playoffs how they want to, but I thought it had to be within the framework of the VHSL power rating system. That's a legit question as well on whether AD's all have to agree, etc. What I am getting at is, I always thought a Region could pick their 8 teams based on District Record or Power Rating etc, but I had no idea they could create another framework to decide. News to me.
Heck, based on schedule this year, KW beat two 3A schools and a 4A and Nottoway didn't even play anyone above 2A.
Oh, I know. I saw KW's schedule. Ridiculously difficult. One final thing about the Poquoson and Amelia thing that actually matters. Aside from what is right and wrong and what is obvious, a team like Amelia and Brunswick, who are clearly not within 3 td's of Poquoson, and their power rating is lower, they get to host. That means......money. They get that gate, Poquoson doesn't. So, aside from the right and wrong thing, it's almost freakin theft. They are going to pocket gate money in game one while Poquoson is going to have to cough up money for a bustrip. So, the unfairness is not just about sportsmanship and right and wrong, there is also a financial component to this that makes it even more wrong.
I’m sure Poquoson and fans will enjoy the 4 hour round trip.
Even then, however small it may be, if 400 people are at the game and spend 2.5 bucks a piece, that's a 1000 bucks that the home team doesn't deserve.
