The UIL announced on Monday that Frisco ISD would have its own district for the next two years, creating District 13-5A.

The new district creates a unique opportunity for teams. Travel is less for the teams, saving money for the district which will be allowed to use elsewhere.  It will also provide for the emergence of new rivalries in Frisco, and a true champion of the city of Frisco.

For sports such as football, the spotlight will shine on the city and the high school teams, providing more opportunities for athletes. With The Star opening with a quadruple header, and Lone Star coming off its State Final visit, the eyes will be on Frisco football, as the district continues to grow in the athletic department.

For sports like soccer, one of Frisco’s top sports, it provides more Frisco schools in the playoff rounds. In the 2013-2014 season, one of the more iconic nights in Frisco ISD soccer history happened at Memorial Stadium, where a double header of 3rd round soccer was played. Many more of those type of events are probably going to happen with this alignment, and the guarantee that at least four Frisco schools will end up in the playoffs.

But even with the benefits of all Frisco teams playing in one district, there are some pitfalls.

For sports such as basketball, where it seems there’s one dominant side in the district, it forces teams to create tougher non-conference schedules in the effort to be playoff ready. If the district as a whole isn’t strong at a sport, the top teams will have to look elsewhere to play competitive ball. That means many of the competitive matches may not come until the playoffs, which will hinder a team in the long run.

Although the realignment has some pitfalls, the change is a major win for Frisco ISD and athletes in the district, who get to utilize world class facilities with exposure never been seen before.

The next question is, what’s next for Frisco ISD when it stops building high schools, and future realignments to come?

Only time will tell.