I really don’t think raising the number is the answer, there are already several schools (that this thread is dedicated to) that don’t want to play sixman…raising the number won’t change that. I doubt very many would even entertain the thought of playing sixman.
The UIL could raise the number and make an 8-man division, but there are some logistical issues with that. Several schools would have to change their stadiums (one way or the other).
Or the UIL could set the number wherever and stop giving schools the option of which game they play. Force them to play sixman. But again, logistical issues for schools that bounce back and forth over that number.