In class 4A, regions I, II, and III can have one 5th place team make the playoffs. This is based on region IV having less teams.
In 2013, we finished 5th. We had to submit a form listing our schedule and results. From there it went to the ADs to decide our fate. I believe we were chosen based on record (possibly strength of schedule). Our record was quite better than the other two #5s.
This is the last year (I believe)
to the new classifications.