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CPA football to opt out of TSSAA Division II AAA classification for next two seasons

Christ Presbyterian Academy will opt out of the current TSSAA classification. This will remove the school from its ability to play in the state’s TSSAA-sanctioned playoffs. This move begins with the 2027-2028 school year. CPA lists its reasons for moving out of DII-AAA as Mission Accountability, Competitive Integrity and Student Safety.

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But in its statement, the school writes, “it intends to work with other like-minded schools to create a meaningful post-season experience to reward our student athletes.” What exactly that would look like and what other schools may be involved remains to be seen.