School size is part of it, but not the complete picture. Prior to 2002, the five largest schools in the state combined for 1 title, Stevens over Washington in the lowest-scoring final in state history (3-0).
Huron, Sturgis, Spearfish and Douglas do not belong in AA in most sports. They can barely hold their own against most Class A teams. Harrisburg is good and getting better.
Huron, Sturgis, Spearfish and Douglas do not belong in AA in most sports. They can barely hold their own against most Class A teams. Harrisburg is good and getting better.