I have been telling people for years the next special class for Franklin coming up would be the 7th grade class combined with the 8th grade class. Franklin 7th grade class has been ate up with injuries this season. Cameron got the 3rd string QB when they played.
I have heard the same thing about the Yoe. They are banged up really bad and on top of that being so young equals for a bad combo. But they young players will get more playing time and get up to speed for the varsity level quick. The reward is either Columbus or Hitchcock which is a tough draw either way.
Update on this district
Rockdale has been eliminated from playoffs and have yet to win a district game. Up next they face Franklin 4-0 in district.
Mcgregor has only one win in district and could really mess up the playoff race with a win as they face 3-1 Troy
Biggest game in the district this week as Cameron will face Academy for the 3rd and 4th place spot in district.
As of Right now it is
1. Franklin 4-0 (locked up)
2. Troy 3-1
3/4. Cameron 2-2
3/4. Academy 2-2
5. McGregor 1-3
6. Rockdale 0-4
Jeffy has not won a playoff game since 2019, they have also only won 10 games 3 times since 2004 (06,17,18). Does this count as a roast asking for a friend.
Yes it makes a difference because of more playing time and more kids getting to develop. We have 30+ Kids on both JV and freshman team. Imo I would still do it with 18 kids because most 2ad2 schools do that on Friday nights anyways. They are not going to get better sitting on the sideline
you are are correct they turned in 8 above the 3ad2 number of 368. Jefferson is the 3rd smallest 3ad1 school and only Florence and Comanche has less. However just because you are one of the smaller schools has nothing to do with not having a freshman team. Franklin and Gunter have had freshman teams for the past 5 years with less enrollment numbers then Jefferson. It's about culture and wanting to be in a program that has had every kid buy in.