Coldwater JV Girls Basketball games will all be just 2 quarters this year followed by the Varsity game. Plan on the Varsity starting 1/2 hour earlier than usual.
— Eric Goodwin (@ColdwaterAD) November 27, 2018
(11-29-18) It seems that the day of 2 quarter JV girls basketball games will continue in the Stateline area. Over the past several years it has been an issue for many schools, including very successful programs.
- FROM January, 2017 – Why Two Quarters For JV Girls Basketball?
In a SSN story in 2017 area coaches showed concerns for the situation. Several factors were stated, the frustration of coaches was shown in their answers.
JV/V Girls Basketball kicks off their home season tonight. JV will play Bluffton at 6:00, varsity will follow vs. Celina. Between games, we will recognize the 1998 state championship girls basketball team.
— Minster Athletics (@MinsterAthletic) November 29, 2018
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The information below from the OHSAA Regulations is why schools have decided to play 2 quarters during the JV game when they have very low numbers in their programs.
Due to low numbers & recent injuries at USV, tonight’s Varsity girls basketball game is postponed to December 4 (7pm).
— Bluffton Pirates (@blufftonpirates) November 27, 2018
The situation continues to grow, what are the future implications for girls basketball in Ohio…only time will tell.
Due to low Perry numbers, tomorrow’s home JV Girls Basketball game has been cancelled. The Varsity teams will tip off at 6:30 p.m.
— Parkway AD (@ParkwayAD) November 28, 2018
The High School Girls Basketball game @ Ridgemont on Thursday (11/29/2018) will only be a varsity game starting at 6:00 pm.
The High School Boys Basketball game @ Ridgemont on Friday (11/30/2018) will only be a varsity game starting at 6:00 pm.— Ridgemont Athletics (@rhsgophers) November 28, 2018
I believe in the past decade plus, that more and more female student athletes are focusing on one sport, and playing JO Volleyball/AAU Basketball/Club Soccer in their HS sport’s offseason. These avenues to work on your game against high level competition were not as prevalent 20-30 years ago.
Also, maybe we don’t see the #’s issue with male athletes because football has really no offseason opportunities (except focusing on weight training instead of joining the basketball or wrestling team)?
It would be interesting to survey how many girls are involved in these extra-scholastic athletic teams…bet those involved is much higher than in the past.
Striving for Athletic Scholarships more so than ever…who can blame them, with a 7% increase in a college education year after year after year…
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