Hickory High appealed the NCHSAA to move down to 2A from 3A in the new alignment. That appeal was denied. I know Hickory disallowed the magnet school Hickory Career and Arts Magnet from participating in Hickory High sports dropping the enrollment by 200. They missed the target by a few students as they were the last team allocated to 3a. I am not sure what they based the appeal on.
Hickory High enrollment has severely declined over a 25 year period as more families have moved into the rural school districts. Hickory was once a power in 4A sports even playing in 4A when having 3A numbers when that was allowed by the NCHSAA. Cardinal Gibbons was approved to classification 4A with 3A numbers. CG has been a state power in sports outside of football, basketball, and baseball.
Hickory High enrollment has severely declined over a 25 year period as more families have moved into the rural school districts. Hickory was once a power in 4A sports even playing in 4A when having 3A numbers when that was allowed by the NCHSAA. Cardinal Gibbons was approved to classification 4A with 3A numbers. CG has been a state power in sports outside of football, basketball, and baseball.
