Western North Carolina Athletic Conference

Western North Carolina Athletic Conference
Data
Classification NCHSAA 2A/3A
Members 8
Founded 2009 (previously AAC)
Region Western
States North Carolina
Counties
Haywood, Henderson, Jackson,
Macon, Transylvania

The Western North Carolina Athletic Conference (WNCAC), is a North Carolina High School Athletic Association conference which has operated in the western region of North Carolina since August 2009.[1] Prior to January 2011, it was referred to as the Appalachian Athletic Conference. However, a name change was forced when the NCHSAA was hit by a copyright claim from the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) which operates a collegiate conference using the same name .[2] The conference currently consists of five 3A schools and three 2A schools. In terms of playoffs, these schools compete in their respective NCHSAA classifications.[3] The current lineup will run through at least June 2017.

Member schools

Institution Location Nickname Classification
Brevard High School Brevard, NC Blue Devils 2A
East Henderson High School East Flat Rock, NC Eagles 3A
Franklin High School Franklin, NC Panthers 2A
North Henderson High School Hendersonville, NC Knights 3A
Pisgah High School Canton, NC Black Bears 3A
Smoky Mountain High School Sylva, NC Mustangs 2A
Tuscola High School Waynesville, NC Mountaineers 3A
West Henderson High School Mills River, NC Falcons 3A

References

  1. http://www.tuscolafootball.com
  2. http://blogs.citizen-times.com/blogs/index.php?blog=15&title=goodbye_aac&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1
  3. http://www.nchsaa.org/page.php?mode=privateview&pageID=576
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