title: Western North Carolina Athletic Conference
text: # Western North Carolina Athletic Conference
  
  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. 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 . The conference currently consists of five 3A schools and three 2A schools. In terms of playoffs, these schools compete in their respective NCHSAA classifications. 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 |
  