If we are talking combining classes simply based on strength. Then 6a should be combined with 3a-1a not 5a. 5a Was already the toughest class to win a state championship in. Look at the thread for All-Kansas team, 5A already has something like 6 kids listed as favories, One weight a toss up, 130, and 2 for 3a-1a, 3 for 4a, and 2 for 6a.
If will change from year to year, but 5a was the toughest class to win a state championship in this year. Maybe not place but win. Next year it could be 4a, it's usually one of those two classes.
Combining 5a-6a would make the others a cake walk in comparison. IMO you either need to go to 1 class or possibly 2 if you are going to combine.
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