Moving to Division II

[boxer822]

I've looked through several discussion threads so forgive me if I have overlooked this question somewhere.  Since the TSSAA ruling at the start of the 2015-2016 school year, are there any private schools that currently compete in Division I that are officially planning to move into Division II by the 2017-2018 school year?  I've heard rumors of Chattanooga Christian and Notre Dame.  Can anyone confirm any specific schools or perhaps even some rumors?  I know they still have plenty of time but I'm just curious.  

[QSouth89]

I've looked through several discussion threads so forgive me if I have overlooked this question somewhere.  Since the TSSAA ruling at the start of the 2015-2016 school year, are there any private schools that currently compete in Division I that are officially planning to move into Division II by the 2017-2018 school year?  I've heard rumors of Chattanooga Christian and Notre Dame.  Can anyone confirm any specific schools or perhaps even some rumors?  I know they still have plenty of time but I'm just curious.  

In Knoxville CAK, Catholic, Grace Christian, Berean Christian and Concord Christian

[ItsAlwaysSunnyInAtwood]

Is NCS going? I've heard talks here and there but never saw anything concrete myself

[FBFan2001]

Word is that Tennessee Christian in Cleveland will be joining TSSAA in D2

[SlaughterRedSmith]

In Knoxville CAK, Catholic, Grace Christian, Berean Christian and Concord Christian

I think the question was who was officially planning to move, not who is eligible.... Have all, or any, of these teams declared their intent to move?

[boxer822]

That's correct.  I'm wanting to know which schools, if any, have actually declared their intent to leave division I to move to division II.  

[QSouth89]

I think the question was who was officially planning to move, not who is eligible.... Have all, or any, of these teams declared their intent to move?

From what I've been told (and things may change down the line) all those schools listed got together in a series of meetings, and they are all planning to transition to DII after the 2016-17 season.

[Cooper10]

From what I've been told (and things may change down the line) all those schools listed got together in a series of meetings, and they are all planning to transition to DII after the 2016-17 season.

I've heard some rumblings that Knox Catholic wants to stay Division 1 .. they not real excited about possibly hitting with the big boys in Division 2 ..

[QSouth89]

I've heard some rumblings that Knox Catholic wants to stay Division 1 .. they not real excited about possibly hitting with the big boys in Division 2 ..

Having an actual connection to the school, I'm pretty sure it has everything to do with only 7 teams being in D2 AAA. As it stands now playing 5 district games and trying to schedule non district games is hard enough. Besides over the years they've played teams like Fulton, Maryville, Alcoa, West, Belfry, CPA and scrimmaged McCallie for the last 3 years. It doesn't get much bigger then that. Edited July 29, 2016 by QSouth89

[Booger]

ND is in; and we r thinking bout movin up a class

 

Booger just sayin

[Cooper10]

Having an actual connection to the school, I'm pretty sure it has everything to do with only 7 teams being in D2 AAA. As it stands now playing 5 district games and trying to schedule non district games is hard enough. Besides over the years they've played teams like Fulton, Maryville, Alcoa, West, Belfry, CPA and scrimmaged McCallie for the last 3 years. It doesn't get much bigger then that.

All privates face that same issue .. and sorry there is a big difference in the teams you mentioned and the big privates.. the big privates are better teams for sure aside from Maryville maybe and all go by same rules .. but looks like Catholic doesn't want to test the waters .. even though they are one the bigger privates ..

[QSouth89]

All privates face that same issue .. and sorry there is a big difference in the teams you mentioned and the big privates.. the big privates are better teams for sure aside from Maryville maybe and all go by same rules .. but looks like Catholic doesn't want to test the waters .. even though they are one the bigger privates ..

If you say so, it's funny how people with no connection to the school knows so much about what's going on there. I guess we will find out in October. Edited July 30, 2016 by QSouth89