Eight schools want to move from Southern Section to Central Section

Eight high schools in the Central Coast want to leave the Southern Section for the Central Section, the Santa Maria Times is reporting.

The move would take place in 2018-19 if approved.

The schools seeking to leave the Southern Section are Arroyo Grande, Righetti, Pioneer Valley, San Luis Obispo, Santa Maria, St. Joseph, Paso Robles and Mission Prep.

Most of the schools are part of the PAC 8 League.

“Each school must ultimately decide what is in the best interests of their individual schools and students,” Southern Section spokesman Thom Simmons said in an email. “Whether that be in the area of academics, activities or athletics.

“If after thoughtful consideration these schools feel that both interests are better served in another section we not only do not oppose the move, we welcome it.”

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