Thursday, February 8, 2018

Nova Classical Academy and Cristo Rey Jesuit to Leave TCAC

When Nova Classical Academy traveled to Groves Academy Thursday night, it was probably one of the last times the two Twin Cities Athletic Conference rivals will face each other.

That's because in the 2019-20 season, Nova Classical Academy, along with Cristo Rey Jesuit will leave the TCAC for the newly formed Skyline Conference.

Also joining the new conference will be St. Croix Prep, St. Agnes and Concordia Academy.  Three schools from the Minnesota Christian Athletic Association will also be part of the Skyline.  They are Trinity School at River Ridge, Maranatha Christian Academy and New Life Academy.

It will be the second incarnation of the Skyline Conference.  The first incarnation ran from 1957 to 1976 and featured schools such as Fridley, Brooklyn Center, Osseo and Columbia Heights.

Prior to the start of Thursday's game, Nova Classical Academy head coach Duane Heidemann gave his thoughts on the newly formed Skyline Conference.

"I think it's going to be a challenge.  It's tough leaving the conference.  It's a change."

Could there be a further shakeup in the TCAC following the departure of Nova Classical Academy and Cristo Rey Jesuit?

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