If the program is progressing then it should be able to handle moving up, wouldn't you say? Are we trying to level the entire playing field or are we just trying to set things up to win trophies?
So let's take the Academic Magnet girls program for instance. 2 State Titles and an appearance in Lower State. In this hypothetical, you most likely would have enough points to move up to 4A. You do not dominate when you are first in 4A but still maintain a decent record and stay at the level. Wouldn't you then over time be competitive at that level?
Now losing in the 3rd round, Lower State final, and then in the title game would be rough, but it seems like there is a decent group of players in the program and development is occurring. Most likely there is a Region title or 2 there as well. You've done well. Move up. It would be difficult but after some time the entire grouping would balance itself out. The much weaker programs would be in 1A & 2A and the skill level would increase as you progress. This would then create more parody among all the divisions.
