Fred Gwynne wrote:
I agree he should have run states but I don’t think he took anyone’s place. To qualify for states you just have to run a certain time. At least that was the way it use to be.
Well actually PA uses a descending order list, so, for what it's worth, he actually used up a spot and it would have gone to a senior. Is that his problem? No. Should the state association suspend that school for a year. Probably. As far as the people complaining about him not competing for his team, the family is in it for the Team Hoey. They all change schools like kids change phone covers. The coach doesn't care. He admittedly steals established transfers from local Downingtown West and Coatesville. Hired mercenaries is unfortunately a growing part of HS sports. Is what it is.