Claim: The Western North Carolina Athletic Conference is a 8 members North Carolina High School Athletic Association conference which was referred to as the  National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics in January 2011.
Evidence: The Western North Carolina Athletic Conference (WNCAC), is a North Carolina High School Athletic Association conference which has operated in the western region of North Carolina since August 2009. Prior to January 2011, it was referred to as the Appalachian Athletic Conference. The conference currently consists of five 3A schools and three 2A schools. 
8 Members The Western North Carolina Athletic Conference (WNCAC), is a North Carolina High School Athletic Association conference which has operated in the western region of North Carolina since August 2009. Prior to January 2011, it was referred to as the Appalachian Athletic Conference. 
The Western North Carolina Athletic Conference (WNCAC), is a North Carolina High School Athletic Association conference which has operated in the western region of North Carolina since August 2009. Prior to January 2011, it was referred to as the Appalachian Athletic Conference. Brevard High School East Henderson High School Franklin High School North Henderson High School Pisgah High School Smoky Mountain High School Tuscola High School West Henderson High School