I think it will definately be tougher. The returning 6A champs dropping down, and Emporia is usually a top 10 team. Throw in Lansing (a 4A school that bumped up last year and did really well without losing any qualifiers to graduation), KC-Turner, Ark City, and Bishop Carroll. I think the 5A title is up for grabs. I also think it will creat 2 very tough regional tournaments in 5A (1 in Wichita area and one in KC area). 6A, on the other hand, seems like Manhattan just lost 2 serious threats to a run at this year's title.

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