So much discussion! You folks need to remember the state in which you live and who the AD's at most high schools are. I agree with all of the comments regarding the inequities brought on the less affluent more urban schools like BE, CC, et al., and you all offer some good insight into the situation.
But, I really don't think anything will be done by the folks in Columbia until one of these schools makes a run at or wins a state championship in football. Then and only then will serious consideration be given to leveling the playing field.
And by the way, they have no chance to ever compete in basketball. We can all agree on that, can't we.