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Northern Heights moved from Class 2A to Class 1A

Northern Heights will compete in Class 1A after playing in Class 2A last season.

Lyon County Kansas DeskSeptember 28, 2026
Northern Heights moved from Class 2A to Class 1A

Key takeaways

  • Northern Heights was reclassified to Class 1A.
  • The school competed in Class 2A last season.
  • The new classification applies to the upcoming season.

Classification change

Northern Heights has been reclassified to Class 1A after competing in Class 2A last season. The change establishes the school’s new classification for the upcoming season.

What changes

The move from 2A to 1A changes the class in which Northern Heights will be listed and compete. Last season, the school was part of Class 2A; it will now be part of Class 1A.

The reclassification is a change in classification, not a report of a game result or election. It identifies Northern Heights with a different group of schools for the coming season.

What to watch

Northern Heights’ 1A classification will be the designation used as the school’s upcoming season progresses. Future schedules, event listings and postseason information will show how the new classification is applied.

The Emporia Gazette reported the change in a headline published about Northern Heights’ move to Class 1A.

What to watch

  • Official listings showing Northern Heights as a Class 1A school.
  • Upcoming schedules and postseason information using the new classification.

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