LHAC defers action on Catholic schools, but the dye may be cast



… final decision in January 

Note: Dye: "color or hue" not die as in death

The Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference met on Wednesday to determine its future -- or to determine whether or not it has a future. I asked Scott Close, A.D. at Somerset, whether or not the LHAC had a comment.

Here was his reply to the e-mail: "No action was taken at last Wednesday's meeting, so at this time there is nothing to provide comment on. The next LHAC meeting will be on January 11, 2017."

The league was determining the future of the non-public schools. It started with the fate of Bishop Carroll, with concern that they could not field a team next year. Once Carroll vowed to field a team with at least 30 players, then the tone apparently changed. Now, the fate of all three Catholic schools, including Bishop McCort and Bishop Guilfoyle, are in jeopardy.

In reality, the LHAC may vote to disband at the next meeting, but that is conjecture based on my discussions. Those decisions will be made by the schools at the administrative -- superintendent, school board -- level, not at that of the A.D.s. It has become that controversial. It could also spawn some legal action if indeed it does take place.

From my research, I believe that the conference will dissolve and will form under a new moniker, with the three Catholic schools on the outside looking in and with Chestnut Ridge finally getting another chance to become a full member of a league.

Again, that does not mean that the issue will be settled, only that it looks to be the next step.

Comments

  1. AnonymousNovember 18, 2016 at 4:21 PM

    Thank you very much for keeping people updated on the ongoing situation since none of the local papers seem to want to talk about the issue.

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  2. Hugh Brady ConradNovember 18, 2016 at 11:26 PM

    You are welcome. I have no idea why the local media seems to be running away from this story. Too controversial? Actually, that may help sell papers, which everyone around here is struggling with today.

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