Story written by: Emma Villegas,

At 9:00 am on Thursday, February 1, 2024, the UIL announced district realignment for Texas high school football, basketball, and volleyball. For the next two years these realignments will remain in place until 2026 when they go through the same process.

“For the next few years, I am glad we are playing district games closer to Marshall High School,” soccer coach Robert Gonzalez said.

The following schools in NISD organized to District 28 are: Brennan, Harlan, Holmes, Marshall, O’Connor, Sotomayor, Stevens, Taft, and Warren. 

“We will play whoever we need to and do the best we can, “ softball coach Larissa Cover said, “We are proud of our softball program and we know that each game in either district is always tough but one thing is for sure- that we are going to try our best.”

The realignment brings Marshall back to compete for District with our own NISD schools. We moved from District 28 to District 27, meanwhile schools like Brandeis and Clark remain in District 27.

“Marshall is changing from NEISD to NISD, which is our original district, and we are ready for whatever comes our way.” Coach Cover said, “It is always a challenge when you have to change but we know that each district has its own pros and cons.”

Students overall don’t hold many strong opinions about this decision, however it is still definitely a big shift in the athletics department.

“ I feel no difference to the decision, the competition is still challenging with NISD or NEISD teams.” Coach Gonzales said.