I am sure that this scenario could develop in South Carolina. If this did happen I would hope that the high schools would require stricter performance standards and some sort of grading system for the refs in exchange for any increase in pay. In many instances the HS would be better off allowing the coaches to call the game and using volunteers. At least for one season it wouldn't hurt. Just remember the air traffic controllers. No planes fell out of the sky. Trying to stong arm the public school system in this economic climate may not be a wise idea. It may be that our HS offer too many options for the students and thus budgeted funds are spread too thin accross too many sports. Where do you elimante activities? Now that is a very tricky discussion with title IX and our country's infatuation with political correctness. In California it may be that capitalism comes into play as the clubs steal soccer from the HS. Therefore, the refs would be forced into sticter standards by club soccer and some would ultimately lose their jobs.
