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[quote=Anonymous]If you haven't already, the IAC was supposed to vote on a proposal to remove Prep from the IAC.  The story was leaked to the Post a few days ago, and now it's being reported that nothing will take place.  The issue was obviously discussed, as was potential additions to the IAC.

Even if your son/daughter doesn't play sports, there could be a serious domino effect here.  The complaint with Prep is that they have so many boys that they have an inherent advantage.  Prep football was already kicked out after years of domination, and now Prep plays football in the MIAA.  If Prep leaves (presumably for the WCAC), then the IAC would likely have to expand.  Potential new partners could include Potomac and Flint Hill.  Ireton, O'Connell and Paul VI have already left the WCAC for football and one or more of those schools could also be in the mix.  Episcopal and St. Stephens could also decide to leave the IAC and form an essentially all NoVA conference with Potomac, Flint Hill, Ireton, O'Connell, et al.

If this happens, the IAC would either collapse or look a lot different.  The MAC could possibly also fold.  This might be a good solution for schools like Georgetown Day, Maret and Sidwell, who have lesser athletic programs.  Some combination of those schools could join the Potomac Valley conference, which would be a good matchup in terms of schools with similar academic profiles and athletic aspirations.

It could also change the student makeup of some of the schools mentioned.  People who are interested in athletics (or not) may or may not consider schools now given these potential new conference affiliations.

Prep's facilities, population and emphasis on athletics is well known.  If Prep leaves the IAC for whatever reason, it could have a huge effect on the private school landscape in DC, and not just in terms of sports.[/quote]

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