3rd Regional Question

[DjScribbles]

Originally Posted by Joe Ross

Since the points are "gone", they reduce the total number of points available to qualify for the state championship, and therefore reduce the threshold for qualifying for the state championship, making it easier for everyone to qualify.

I realize that this solution is better than the alternative; this isn't strictly true, it makes it easier for everyone else to qualify for state championships (not strictly speaking, I'm sure some of the 2nd event teams will be picked/captains and be successful enough in elims to improve their standings). A team that gets snuffed out due to the high level of competition probably won't get enough points from their second event to qualify, but a similar calibre team on the edge of qualifying won't lose their spot due to the outcome.

It's just the way the cookie crumbles unfortunately. One teams lucky break is another teams downfall.