Schools in the same district playing predistrict games vs one another? Smart?

[GoatHerder]

What do you guys think? Can playing a district team in a predistrict game hurt? Help? both?

[bulldog16]

If it's in a tournament, sometimes it can not be helped; you just have to play the games as they are scheduled...I think you would not intentionally schedule a district opponent for a Tuesday game, however, sometimes it's a question of having to play up (or down a classification) vs. giving your team a chance to get the competition that will get them ready for district..Personally, I like playing other teams from around the area in non-district and tournament games...

[falcolnfanatic]

me too i hate playing the same teams over and over again

[643]

IMO it would not matter in the least, BUT I wouldn't pull any tricks out of the hat. I would infact try and beat them like a drum so it would be on their mind the nite before the Dist game.

[Jasperfan]

It's not the best idea in the world, but I guess a good coach could use it to his advantage. He would get some very important scouting during the game. And the more a good coach watches a team, the better he can pitch to them, align his defense, etc. But the same can be said for the other team if they have a good coach. I just think if I were a coach, I would try and avoid it.