HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)– High school sports are hugely popular in Pennsylvania, but do private schools have an unfair advantage over traditional public schools when it comes to winning state championships?
Several Pennsylvania lawmakers agree with those who think private schools have an upper hand, and they are moving to do something about it.
The State House overwhelmingly passed a bill a few weeks ago that would let the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) create separate playoffs and state championships for public and private schools. Public and private schools could still play each other during the regular season under the current proposal…