The Catholic Athletic Association, comprising 25 high schools, faced significant discord during a recent vote on new leagues for a four-year cycle. A football-only league proposal was approved amidst objections, especially from Mission League schools led by Terry Barnum of Harvard-Westlake. Barnum contended that the procedural integrity of past meetings was not maintained, which could lead to Mission League schools departing the CAA. He emphasized the ideological divide between parochial schools and voiced concerns about their ability to maintain control over their arrangements. An appeal to the Southern Section is anticipated.
"What today showed is that there's an ideological difference and divide in parochial schools and the Mission League," he said. "We will never be in position to control our own destiny and rules will be bent and circumvented in order for the Mission League not to control our destiny."
"We believe precedent and procedures were not followed," Barnum said, reflecting on past meetings where proposals had been allowed to withdraw.
Terry Barnum's deep concern is evident as he plans to appeal the decision to the Southern Section, emphasizing the need for unity among Mission League schools.
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