VHSL announced for the start of the 2021 school year that Fort Chiswell Pioneers will move from Class 2 Region C to Class 1 Region C. The Lebanon Pioneers will move from Class 2 Region D to Class 1 Region D. They also will move into the Hogoheegee District for the 2021 season.

A couple of other requests have been denied! The Giles Spartans had requested to move from Class 2 Region C to Class 1 Region C. The Spartans also had requested to move to the Mountain Empire District from the Three Rivers District. Bland Co Bears had wanted to move from Mountain Empire District to the Hogoheegee District. They too were denied. The appeal process will be heard in September and Giles moves were by a vote of 15 against and seven for. They may win an appeal if they so desire! Giles is only like a couple of students over the Class 1 guidelines.