Those are definitely some of the risks.

But what about the opportunities?

High school ball can be “enjoyable” for many kids. But not all enjoy it. And only some get any benefit from it when it comes to recruiting.

So, let kids and their parents make the decision. You’re talking about tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars in potential scholarships - IHSA should get out of the way.

My school district doesn’t tell our kids they can’t have part-time jobs during the school year… that doesn’t risk their eligibility to be in the business club!