Texarkana 5A and 4A football teams have fewer changes in UIL realignment than expected

Region II  high school coaches and athletic directors make last-minute negotiations Monday morning in Mount Pleasant before the University Interscholastic League (UIL) realignment was announced. This realignment governs Texas schools on what team are in district for athletic competitions.
Region II high school coaches and athletic directors make last-minute negotiations Monday morning in Mount Pleasant before the University Interscholastic League (UIL) realignment was announced. This realignment governs Texas schools on what team are in district for athletic competitions.

MOUNT PLEASANT, Texas--There weren't as many dramatic changes as projected for the Texarkana area Class 5A and 4A football teams in the University Interscholastic League Realignment announcement, released Monday at the Region 8 Education Center.

For Texas High and Mount Pleasant, in District 16-5A, the only change from the past two years was the loss of Longview, which moved up to Class 6A. Other teams in 16-5A include Marshall, Pine Tree, Hallsville, Sulphur Springs and Greenville.

Liberty-Eylau, in District 7-4A, Division I, lost Pittsburg and gained Anna. Also staying in the Leopards' football district are Paris, North Lamar, Princeton and Quinlan Ford.

Pleasant Grove and Atlanta will have the biggest changes in the newly formed 7-4A, Division II. Joining the Hawks and Rabbs will be Gilmer, Pittsburg, Gladewater and Spring Hill, the latter two previous district opponents.

See complete coverage off all the Northeast Texas schools in Tuesday's edition.

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