BREAKING: NCHSAA Unveils Historic Realignment for 2025-2029

BREAKING: NCHSAA Unveils Historic Realignment for 2025-2029

In a groundbreaking move, the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) has officially announced its finalized realignment plan for 2025-2029. This historic shift marks the association's first expansion since 1960, transitioning from four classifications to an unprecedented eight.

Approved late Monday evening following final appeals from 27 member schools, the new structure significantly impacts local high schools in Lenoir, Greene, and Jones counties. Here's where your favorite local teams stand:

1A/2A Conference A

• Jones Senior (1A)

• Northside (Pinetown) (1A)

• East Carteret (2A)

• Lejeune (2A)

• Pamlico County (2A)

• Southside (2A)

2A/3A Conference A

• Tarboro (2A)

• Ayden-Grifton (3A)

• Beddingfield (3A)

• Farmville Central (3A)

• Greene Central (3A)

• Kinston (3A)

3A/4A Conference A

• Heide Trask (3A)

• Pender (3A)

• South Lenoir (3A)

• Clinton (4A)

• East Duplin (4A)

• Southwest Onslow (4A)

4A Conference 1

• Eastern Wayne (4A)

• North Johnston (4A)

• North Lenoir (4A)

• North Pitt (4A)

• SouthWest Edgecombe (4A)

• Washington (4A)

• West Craven (4A)

A press conference will be held today at 12:30 PM to provide additional details. Stay tuned to Neuse News Sports for ongoing updates and reactions from coaches, athletes, and fans across the region.

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