5D Playoffs

[540HSfootballFan]

Based on the reorganization and teams shifting regions, 5D is now down to 9 teams versus 17 last year. Will top 8 still make it into the playoffs? Someone mentioned to me that it may be top 6 with 1 & 2 getting a bye, but reading VHSL rules it still states top 8 teams from all regions make the playoffs.

 

[one man]

Based on the reorganization and teams shifting regions, 5D is now down to 9 teams versus 17 last year. Will top 8 still make it into the playoffs? Someone mentioned to me that it may be top 6 with 1 & 2 getting a bye, but reading VHSL rules it still states top 8 teams from all regions make the playoffs.

Top 6, 1 & 2 get 1st rd bye, from my understanding.

 

[540HSfootballFan]

Top 6, 1 & 2 get 1st rd bye, from my understanding.

Thanks.

 

[DinwiddieProud]

Yes, VHSL rule says top 8, unless the Region decides otherwise. Obviously 5D decided otherwise. 4D used to do that, (6), but I think they do 8 now. I think that one of the smaller class Regions is going with 6. And 4C has a weird formula that includes District champs.

 

[540HSfootballFan]

Yes, VHSL rule says top 8, unless the Region decides otherwise. Obviously 5D decided otherwise. 4D used to do that, (6), but I think they do 8 now. I think that one of the smaller class Regions is going with 6. And 4C has a weird formula that includes District champs.

Thank you for the information. Yea I checked VHSL's site just thought they would clarify that or break it down in the weekly ratings. Probably shouldn't have assumed

 

[DinwiddieProud]

Thank you for the information. Yea I checked VHSL's site just thought they would clarify that or break it down in the weekly ratings. Probably shouldn't have assumed

You are correct, it would be nice if they included a note under the Regional ratings that explain what playoff format each Region has decided to use.

I believe that when the playoff fields are set and posted, it’s obvious what the format is. But, like you, I like to know as the season plays out, does a school need to be 8th or above, or 6th or above, or maybe some other format?

Many want the League to mandate a universal format, but League membership has always been insistent that the Regions retain their autonomy. I personally agree with that approach. What is best in NOVA, may not be what’s best in SWVA.