Why do you want to play up?

I have discussed this topic for a few times now. I'd like you to see this record:

2017-02-18 201702188802 **IDA FREEMAN WINTER OPEN 2017 (OK)
1: PREMIER  1316 => 1325906 => 1020 
2017-02-10 201702106222 B&N BLITZ FEBRUARY 2017 (OK)
1: OPEN  1009 => 1010
2017-02-04 201702042972 OSCO PREMIER (OK)
1: OPEN  1121 => 1316638 => 906 
2017-01-29 201701299732 3RD NORMAN CHESS FESTIVAL (OK)
3: EXTRA  1097 => 1121  
2017-01-29 201701299732 3RD NORMAN CHESS FESTIVAL (OK)
2: U1700  975 => 1097  
2017-01-21 201701216532 WESTARK WINTER WARM-UP II MAIN (AR)
3: KNIGHTS U1200  721 => 975  

In about 2 months, his rating jumped form 721 to 1325. Looking at the sections he played in, they are U1200, 500 about his rating; U1700, 700 about his rating; Open and Premier.

You can get stronger only by playing against stronger opponents. So don't stay in your comfortable zone. Grow out of scholastic tournaments. Play adults and play up.