Section 1 approves constitutional amendment to separate public and private schools

On June 16, Section 1 administrators voted 69-4 to amend the constitution, effectively banning private schools from postseason play starting in the 2027-28 school year. The vote indicates a unified push among public schools for a separate playoff system. Four private schools, Albertus Magnus, Keio, Leffell, and Ursuline, opposed the measure. This change follows ongoing discussions about the fairness of mixed competitions, especially considering recruitment practices. Administrators have urged private schools to advocate for state-level changes that could create parallel tournaments for non-public institutions.

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