New conference officially established in northeast Nebraska
The Greater Northeast Activities Conference (GNAC) will have its inaugural year for the 2024-25 school year.
By News Channel NebraskaNORTHEAST NEB. — The Greater Northeast Activities Conference (GNAC) will have its inaugural year for the 2024-25 school year.
Eight schools will make up the new conference: Elkhorn Valley, Hartington-Newcastle, Laurel-Concord-Coleridge, Lutheran High Northeast, Neligh-Oakdale, Plainview, Summerland, and West Holt.
In a press release signed by all administrators of the member schools, they “aim to create a dynamic platform that fosters athletic excellence, academic achievement, and personal growth.”
LCC, Hartington-Newcastle, and Plainview, are departing the Lewis and Clark Conference.
Elkhorn Valley, Neligh-Oakdale, Summerland, and West Holt are leaving the Niobrara Valley Conference.
Lutheran High Northeast joins a conference after formerly being independent.
Talks of starting a new conference have been in the works over the past few months.
Read the GNAC's first statement below:
