High School Football Playoffs Show Undefeated London Dominance
In London, high school football excitement is palpable as the London Red Raiders continue their impressive playoff run. With their latest victories, the team has outscored their opponents a remarkable 93-33 over the past three weeks. This performance has firmly established them as a strong contender in Division VII, where they hold the #4 seed.
The ongoing playoffs have sparked discussions about the current format of high school sports and whether inclusion helps improve competition. Notably, last Friday’s regional semi-finals showcased a significant disparity in matches. Many of the games were decided by four touchdowns or more, raising questions about the overall balance in the leagues.
Despite the push for more inclusive opportunities in high school sports through the establishment of seven divisions and sixteen teams per region, it seems that some teams continue facing uphill battles. For instance, schools like Covington struggled after a promising start, unable to catch up to tougher competitors, ultimately suffering a 58-0 defeat in the playoffs against Coldwater.
Such lopsided scores aren’t just isolated incidents. A team like Troy Christian had an especially tough season, getting outscored a whopping 506 to 39 during their winless run. With more than half of the scores in last week’s playoff games reflecting similar patterns, it raises the concern that the gap in competition is widening rather than closing.
On further examination, intriguing statistics reveal that many of the top teams keep excelling while those at the bottom struggle for traction. Take, for instance, Cincinnati’s St. Bernard, who despite boasting an 8-2 season record, faced a disappointing 56-0 defeat against Coldwater in the playoffs. Such results hint at the possibility that there aren’t enough competitive middle-ground teams to balance out the leagues.
As the playoffs continue and more matches unfold, spectators are left pondering whether the current structure of high school football indeed promotes genuine competitiveness or simply expands the number of teams without significantly improving the quality of play. With significant changes implemented over the last decade, fans hope to see more balanced competitions unfold, rather than a continuation of one-sided games.
