The Georgia High School Association has put off a vote that would change high school sports competition in Georgia. GHSA officials gathered in Macon today. They say they need more time to consider the so-called '4/8' reclassification plan.

The changes would put schools in four classes rather than the current five and divide them by size. In post season play each class would have two state championships for a total of 8. The idea is to have kids play teams that are closer.

GHSA Executive Director Ralph Swearingen says right now some kids travel far to play comparable schools. He worries about the amount of class time they miss and the cost of travel.

“Being the biggest state square mileage-wise east of the Mississippi, and having the bulk of our population from Macon north, it creates just a ton of travel problems.”

GHSA officials will meet again in May and could vote to make changes or keep things the way they are.

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