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This is a list of high school athletic conferences in Ohio.[1]
Because the names of localities and their corresponding high schools do not always match and because there is often a possibility of ambiguity with respect to either the name of a locality or the name of a high school, the following table gives both in every case, with the locality name first, in plain type, and the high school name second in boldface type. The school's team nickname is given last.
Akron City Series
- Akron Buchtel Griffins
- Akron East Orientals
- Akron Ellet Orangemen
- Akron Firestone Falcons
- Akron Garfield Rams
- Akron Kenmore Cardinals
- Akron North Vikings
Former members
- Akron Central-Hower Eagles
- Akron Central Wildcats Prior to Central and Hower consolidation in 1970
- Akron Hower Buccaneers Prior to Central and Hower consolidation in 1970
- Akron South Cavaliers or Big Blue
- Akron West Cowboys
All-American Conference
Blue Division
- Campbell Memorial Red Devils
- Girard Indians
- Leavittsburg LaBrae Vikings
- Newton Falls Tigers
- Warren Champion Golden Flashes
Red Division
- Canfield Cardinals
- Howland Tigers
- Lisbon Beaver Local Beavers
- Niles McKinley Red Dragons
- Poland Seminary Bulldogs
White Division
- Austintown-Fitch will replace Salem in all sports except football, where they will either remain in the Federal League or play as an independent team in the 2011-2012 school year.
Blanchard Valley Conference
Main article: Blanchard Valley Conference (OHSAA)- Arcadia Redskins
- Arlington Red Devils
- Rawson Cory-Rawson Hornets
- Dola Hardin Northern Polar Bears
- Leipsic Vikings (also member of the Putnam County League)
- Findlay Liberty-Benton Eagles
- McComb Panthers
- Pandora Pandora-Gilboa Rockets (also member of the Putnam County League)
- Van Buren Black Knights
- Vanlue Wildcats
Buckeye 8
- Bellaire Big Reds
- Belmont Union Local Jets
- Cadiz Harrison Central Huskies
- Martins Ferry Purple Riders
- Rayland Buckeye Local Panthers
- Richmond Edison Wildcats
- St. Clairsville High School Red Devils
Buckeye 8 Past Teams
- Wintersville Indian Creek Redskins
Buckeye Border Conference
Main article: Buckeye Border Conference (OHSAA)(non-football, established 1967)
- Edon Bombers
- Fayette Eagles
- West Unity Hilltop Cadets
- Pioneer North Central Eagles
- Pettisville Blackbirds
- Stryker Panthers
(Edon and Hilltop are members of the TAAC for football, but are members of this league for every other sport.)
Former members
- Edgerton Bulldogs
- Hicksville Aces
- Montpelier Locomotives
Central Buckeye Conference
Website: http://www.cbcsportsonline.com/
Kenton Trail Division
- Bellefontaine Chieftains
- Springfield Kenton Ridge Cougars
- Springfield Shawnee Braves
- Riverside Walter E. Stebbins Indians
- New Carlisle Tecumseh Arrows
- Tipp City Tippecanoe Red Devils
Mad River Division
- Bellefontaine Benjamin Logan Raiders
- St. Paris Graham Falcons
- Springfield Greenon Knights
- Lewistown Indian Lake Lakers
- Springfield Northwestern Warriors
- Urbana Hillclimbers
Central Catholic League
- Columbus Bishop Hartley Hawks
- Columbus Bishop Ready Silver Knights
- Columbus Bishop Watterson Eagles
- Columbus Columbus School for Girls Unicorns
- Columbus St. Charles Cardinals
- Columbus St. Francis DeSales Stallions
Former members- Columbus Holy Family (1950s)
- Columbus Holy Rosary (1950s)
- Columbus St. Mary (1950s)
- Lancaster St. Mary (1950s)
- Marion St. Mary (1951/52-1952/53)
- Newark St. Francis (1950s)
- Springfield Central Catholic (1950s)
- Zanesville Bishop Rosecrans Bishops
- Columbus Father Wehrle Wolverines
Chagrin Valley Conference
Chagrin Division
- Aurora Greenmen
- Chesterland West Geauga Wolverines
- Chagrin Falls Tigers
- Chagrin Falls Kenston Bombers
- Painesville Harvey Red Raiders
- Pepper Pike Orange Lions
- Perry Pirates
- Wickliffe Blue Devils
Valley Division
- Burton Berkshire Badgers
- Fairport Harbor Fairport Harding Skippers
- Middlefield Cardinal Huskies
- Kirtland Hornets
- Newbury Black Knights
Metro Division
- Beachwood Bison
- Cuyahoga Heights Redskins
- Gates Mills Hawken Hawks
- Independence Blue Devils
- Richmond Heights Spartans
Cincinnati Hills League
Website: http://www.chlsports.com/
- Cincinnati Deer Park Wildcats
- Cincinnati Finneytown Wildcats
- Cincinnati Indian Hill Braves
- Cincinnati Madeira Mustangs
- Cincinnati Mariemont Warriors
- Reading Blue Devils
- North Bend Taylor Yellow Jackets
- Cincinnati Wyoming Cowboys
Cincinnati Metro Athletic Conference
Website: http://www.cmacstats.com/
- Cincinnati Aiken Falcons
- Cincinnati Hughes Center Big Red
- Cincinnati Shroder Paideia Academy Jaguars
- Cincinnati Taft Senators
- Cincinnati Western Hills Mustangs
- Cincinnati Withrow Tigers
- Cincinnati Woodward Bulldogs
Cleveland Senate Athletic League
- Cleveland John Adams Rebels
- Cleveland Jane Addams Executives
- Cleveland Collinwood Railroaders
- Cleveland East Technical Golden Scarabs
- Cleveland Glenville Tarblooders
- Cleveland Max S. Hayes Lakers
- Cleveland John F. Kennedy Fighting Eagles
- Cleveland Martin Luther King, Jr. Crusaders
- Cleveland Lincoln-West Wolverines
- Cleveland John Marshall Lawyers
- Cleveland James F. Rhodes Rams
- Cleveland John Hay Hornets
Columbus City League
North Division
- Columbus Beechcroft Cougars
- Columbus Brookhaven Bearcats
- Columbus Centennial Stars
- Columbus East Tigers
- Columbus Linden McKinley Panthers
- Columbus Mifflin Punchers
- Columbus Northland Vikings
- Columbus Whetstone Braves
South Division
- Columbus Africentric Nubians
- Columbus Briggs Bruins
- Columbus Eastmoor Academy Warriors
- Columbus Independence 76'ers
- Columbus Marion-Franklin Red Devils
- Columbus South Bulldogs
- Columbus Walnut Ridge Scots
- Columbus West Cowboys
Cross County Conference
Website: http://www.crosscountyconference.com/wordpress/
- Ansonia Tigers
- Arcanum Trojans
- Tipp City Bethel Bees
- Bradford Railroaders
- Covington Buccs (Buccaneers)
- Arcanum/Pitsburg Franklin Monroe Jets (no football)
- Union City Mississinawa Valley Blackhawks
- New Paris National Trail Blazers
- Pleasant Hill Newton Indians (no football)
- Lewisburg Tri-County North Panthers
- New Madison Tri-Village Patriots (no football)
- West Alexandria Twin Valley South Panthers
- Casstown Miami East Vikings (fall 2006–present)
Dayton City League
- Dayton Belmont Bison
- Dayton Thurgood Marshall Cougars
- Dayton Dunbar Wolverines
- Dayton Meadowdale Lions
- Dayton Ponitz Career Technology Center Golden Panthers
- Dayton Stivers School for the Arts Tigers (no football)
East Central Ohio League
Main article: East Central Ohio League (OHSAA)Scarlet Division
- Cambridge Bobcats
- Dover Tornadoes
- Marietta Tigers
- New Philadelphia Quakers
- Zanesville Blue Devils
Gray Division
- Uhrichsville Claymont Mustangs
- Coshocton Redskins
- Byesville Meadowbrook Colts
- Warsaw River View Black Bears
- Zanesville Rosecrans Bishops
Federal League
Main article: Federal League (OHSAA)- Austintown-Fitch Falcons (2003–2011) (1)
- Boardman Spartans (2003–present) (1)
- Canton McKinley Bulldogs (2003–present) (1)
- GlenOak Golden Eagles (1975–present) (2)
- Jackson Polar Bears (1964–present)
- Lake Blue Streaks (1987–present)
- North Canton Hoover Vikings (1968–present)
- Perry Panthers (1964–present)
(1) Joined for all sports, besides football, in Fall 2003. Joined conference for football in Fall 2004.
(2) Formed as a consolidation of Glenwood and Oakwood high schools in 1975, both of whom were previous members of the conference.
Former members
- Alliance Aviators (1983–2003)
- Fairless Falcons (1964–1975)
- Glenwood Eagles (1964–1975)
- Louisville Leopards (1968–1990)
- Marlington Dukes (1964–1985)
- New Philadelphia Quakers (1988–1997)
- Oakwood Golden Raiders (1968–1975)
- Sandy Valley Cardinals (1964–1968)
- Canton South Wildcats (1964–1990)
- Canton Timken Trojans (1988–1995)
- Wooster Generals (1988–2003)
Firelands Conference
Main article: Firelands Conference (OHSAA)- Ashland Crestview Cougars
- Ashland Mapleton Mounties
- Monroeville Eagles
- New London Wildcats
- Plymouth Big Red
- Norwalk St. Paul Flyers
- Greenwich South Central Trojans
- Collins Western Reserve Rough Riders
Former members
- Sullivan Black River Pirates
- Milan Edison Chargers
- Sandusky Perkins Pirates
- Milan Indians
- Berlin Heights Tigers
- Jeromesville Hillsdale Falcons
Fort Ancient Valley Conference
Conference Website: http://www.favcsports.com/
Football divisions
Buckeye Division
- Cincinnati Anderson Redskins (1999–)
- Cincinnati Glen Este Trojans (1999–)
- Cincinnati Harrison Wildcats (1999–)
- Loveland Tigers (1997–)
- Milford Eagles (2006–)
- Cincinnati Winton Woods Warriors (1999–)
Cardinal Division
- Kings Mill Kings Knights (1964–)
- Morrow Little Miami Panthers (1964–)
- Cincinnati Turpin Spartans (1999–)
- Cincinnati Walnut Hills Eagles (2003–)
- Wilmington Hurricanes (1992–)
Scarlet Division
- Trenton Edgewood Cougars (2006–)
- Cincinnati Mount Healthy Fighting Owls (2005–)
- Cincinnati Northwest Knights (1999–)
- Norwood Indians (1992–)
- Hamilton Ross Rams (1977–)
- Oxford Talawanda Braves (2006–)
2010–11 divisions
Starting with the 2010–11 school year, sports other than football have been organized into two divisions, instead of the three-division system to the left:[2]
East Division
These schools, with the exception of Little Miami and Wilmington, plan to form a separate league in the fall of 2011-2012.[3]
- Cincinnati Anderson Redskins
- Cincinnati Glen Este Trojans
- Kings Mill Kings Knights
- Morrow Little Miami Panthers
- Loveland Tigers
- Milford Eagles
- Cincinnati Turpin Spartans
- Cincinnati Walnut Hills Eagles
- Wilmington Hurricanes
West Division
- Trenton Edgewood Cougars
- Harrison Wildcats
- Cincinnati Mount Healthy Fighting Owls
- Cincinnati Northwest Knights
- Norwood Indians
- Hamilton Ross Rams
- Oxford Talawanda Braves
- Cincinnati Winton Woods Warriors
Former members
- Batavia Amelia Barons (1999–2010)[2][4]
- Blanchester Wildcats (1964–1992)
- Clarksville Clinton-Massie Falcons (1964–1977)
- Lees Creek East Clinton Astros (1974–1977)
- Goshen Warriors (1986–2004)
- Lebanon Warriors (1997–2003)
- Lockland Panthers (1977–1980)
- Middletown Madison Mohawks (1979–1984)
- Springboro Panthers (1964–1998)
- Waynesville Spartans (1964–1977)
- Mason William Mason Comets (1964–2006)
Girls Greater Cincinnati League
Main article: Girls Greater Cincinnati LeagueConference Website: http://www.ggclsports.com/
Scarlet
- Cincinnati McAuley Mohawks (1969–present)
- Cincinnati Mother of Mercy Bobcats (1969–present)
- Cincinnati Mount Notre Dame Cougars (formerly Mountaineers) (1969–present)
- Cincinnati Seton Saints (1969–present)
- Cincinnati St. Ursula Bulldogs (1969–present)
- Cincinnati Ursuline Academy Lions (formerly Hornets) (1969–present)
Grey North
- Kettering Archbishop Alter Knights (1999–present)
- Dayton Carroll Patriots (2006–present)
- Dayton Chaminade Julienne Eagles (2006–present)
- Middletown Bishop Fenwick Falcons (2006–present)
Grey Central
- Hamilton Stephen T. Badin Rams
- Cincinnati Archbishop McNicholas Rockets (1972–present)
- Cincinnati Purcell Marian Cavaliers (1981–present)
- St. Bernard Roger Bacon Spartans (1984–present)
Former members
- Cincinnati Academy of the Sacred Heart (1969–1970)
- Cincinnati Summit Country Day Silver Knights (1969–1978)
- Cincinnati Regina High School (1969–1978)
- Cincinnati Marian High School Roadrunners (1969–1981, merged with Purcell and Regina High Schools)
- Cincinnati Our Lady of Angels High School Angels (1969–1984, merged with Roger Bacon High School)
- Evendale St. Rita Lions (1969–?)
Greater Catholic League
Conference Website: http://www.gclsports.com/
North
- Kettering Archbishop Alter Knights (1990–present)
- Dayton Carroll Patriots (2006–present)
- Dayton Chaminade Julienne Eagles (1990–present)
- Middletown Bishop Fenwick Falcons (2006–present)
Central
- Hamilton Stephen T. Badin Rams (1990–present)
- Cincinnati Archbishop McNicholas Rockets (1990–present)
- Cincinnati Purcell Marian Cavaliers (1931–present)
- St. Bernard Roger Bacon Spartans (1931–present)
South
- Cincinnati Elder Panthers (1931–present)
- Cincinnati La Salle Lancers (1962–present)
- Cincinnati Archbishop Moeller Crusaders (1962–present)
- Cincinnati St. Xavier Bombers (1931–present)
Former members
- Hamilton Catholic Rams (1949–1966)
- Newport (KY) Catholic Thoroughbreds (1949–1970)
- Cincinnati St. Rita Lions (1962–?)
Greater Miami Conference
Conference Website: http://www.gmcsports.com/
- Cincinnati Colerain Cardinals
- Fairfield Indians
- Hamilton Big Blue
- Liberty Township Lakota East Thunderhawks
- West Chester Lakota West Firebirds
- Mason Comets
- Middletown Middies
- Cincinnati Oak Hills Highlanders
- Cincinnati Cincinnati Princeton Vikings
- Cincinnati Cincinnati Sycamore Aviators
Greater Western Ohio Conference
Conference Website: http://www.gwocsports.com/
Central Division
- Beavercreek Beavers
- Centerville Elks
- Kettering Fairmont Firebirds
- Springfield Wildcats
- Huber Heights Wayne Warriors
- Clayton Northmont Thunderbolts
North Division
- Piqua Indians
- Sidney Yellow Jackets
- Trotwood-Madison Rams
- Troy Trojans
- Vandalia Butler Aviators
- Greenville Green Wave
South Division
- Fairborn Skyhawks
- Lebanon Warriors
- Miamisburg Vikings
- Springboro Panthers
- Xenia Buccaneers
- West Carrollton Pirates
Green Meadows Conference
Conference Website: http://www.greenmeadowsconf.com
Main article: Green Meadows Conference (OHSAA)- Antwerp Archers
- Ayersville Pilots
- Edgerton Bulldogs
- Sherwood Fairview Apaches
- Hicksville Aces
- Holgate Tigers
- Defiance Tinora Rams
- Haviland Wayne Trace High School Raiders
Independents
- Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary Fighting Irish
- Ashtabula Edgewood Warriors
- Brookfield Warriors
- Canton Central Catholic Crusaders
- Canton Heritage Christian School (Canton, Ohio) Conquerors (No football)
- Cincinnati Oyler Hatmakers
- Cincinnati Riverview East Academy Hawks
- Cincinnati School for Creative and Performing Arts Raiders (No football)
- Cleveland Heights Lutheran East Falcons
- Cleveland St. Ignatius Wildcats
- Cleveland St. Martin De Porres Lions (No football)
- Conneaut Spartans
- Fayetteville-Perry Rockets (football only)
- Gates Mills Gilmour Academy Lancers
- Greenville Green Wave (Football Only)
- Grove City Christian Eagles (Football Only)
- Ironton Fighting Tigers
- Jefferson Area Falcons
- Jefferson Township Jefferson Broncos
- Kidron Central Christian Comets (no football)
- Lake Center Christian Tigers (No football)
- Lakewood St. Edward Eagles
- Lancaster Fairfield Christian Academy Knights (Football)
- Louisville St. Thomas Aquinas Knights
- Manchester Greyhounds (Football Only)
- Mansfield Christian Flames (No football)
- Mansfield St. Peter's Spartans (No football)
- Marion Harding Presidents and Prexies
- Massillon Washington Tigers
- Canal FultonNorthwest Indians
- Orrville Kingsway Christian Eagles (no football)
- Plain City Jonathan Alder Pioneers
- Powell Village Academy Griffins (No football)
- Sidney Lehman Catholic Cavaliers (Member of the Metro Buckeye Conference in football only)
- West Carrollton Pirates (Football Only)
- Youngstown Cardinal Mooney Cardinals
- Youngstown Chaney Cowboys (no football 2011)
- Youngstown Youngstown Christian Eagles
- Youngstown East Panthers
- Youngstown Ursuline Fighting Irish
Inter-Tri County League
Conference Website: http://www.itclfootball.net/
Upper Tier
- Columbiana Clippers
- Columbiana Crestview Rebels
- Lisbon David Anderson Blue Devils
- East Palestine Bulldogs
- Mineral Ridge Rams
- North Lima South Range Raiders
- New Middletown Springfield Tigers
- Hanoverton United Local Eagles
Lower II
- North Jackson Jackson-Milton Blue Jays
- Leetonia Bears
- Lowellville Rockets
- McDonald Blue Devils
- Sebring McKinley Trojans
- Salineville Southern Indians
- Berlin Center Western Reserve Blue Devils
- Wellsville Tigers
Inter-Valley Conference
- Sugarcreek Garaway Pirates
- Berlin Hiland Hawks (No football)
- Malvern Hornets
- Newcomerstown Trojans
- West Lafayette Ridgewood Generals
- Magnolia Sandy Valley Cardinals
- Strasburg Strasburg-Franklin Tigers
- New Philadelphia Tuscarawas Central Catholic Saints
Future member
- East Canton Hornets (2013)[5]
Former Members
- Bowerstown Conotton Valley Rockets
Lake Erie League
Lake Division
- Cleveland Heights Tigers
- Euclid Panthers
- Maple Heights Mustangs
- Shaker Heights Red Raiders
- Warren G. Harding Raiders (joins Lake Division for 2010-2011 season)[6]
Shaker Heights will leave the Lake Erie League beginning in the 2012-2013 school year.[citation needed]
Erie Division
- Bedford Bearcats
- East Cleveland Shaw Cardinals
- Lorain Titans
- Warrensville Heights Tigers
Lorain Southview consolidated with Lorain Admiral King for the 2010-2011 school year and became "Lorain High School." They will use the Admiral King building until the brand new Lorain High School is built.
Former Members
- Lakewood Rangers
- Lyndhurst Brush Arcs
- Garfield Heights Bulldogs
- Elyria Pioneers
- Parma Redmen
- Parma Normandy Invaders
- Parma Heights Valley Forge Patriots
- Berea Braves
- Middleburg Heights Midpark Meteors
- Mentor Cardinals[7]
Metro Buckeye Conference
Conference Website: http://www.metrobuckeyesports.com/
- Dayton Miami Valley Rams (no football)
- Franklin Middletown Christian Eagles (no football)
- Xenia Xenia Christian Ambassadors (no football)
- Yellow Springs Bulldogs (no football)
- Miamisburg Dayton Christian Warriors (will be a football-only member of the MVC in 2013.)
- Troy Troy Christian Eagles (will be a football-only member of the NWCC in 2012.)
- Springfield Emmanuel Christian Academy Lions (no football)
- Jefferson Township Jefferson Broncos (Football Only)
- Sidney Lehman Catholic Cavaliers (Football Only, will be a football-only member of the NWCC in 2012.)
- Ft. Loramie Ft. Loramie Redskins (Football Only, will be a football-only member of the NWCC in 2012.)
Former Members
- Cincinnati Cincinnati Christian
- Springboro Ridgeville Christian
Miami Valley Conference
Conference Website: http://miamivalleyconference.org/
Main article: Miami Valley Conference- Cincinnati Cincinnati Country Day Indians
- Cincinnati Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy Eagles
- Cincinnati Clark Montessori Cougars
- Cincinnati North College Hill Trojans
- Cincinnati Seven Hills Stingers (no football)
- Cincinnati Summit Country Day Silver Knights
- Hamilton Cincinnati Christian Cougars
- Hamilton New Miami Vikings
- Lockland Lockland Panthers
- Cincinnati St. Bernard-Elmwood Place Titans
- Miamisburg Dayton Christian Warriors (DCS will rejoin MVC in 2013 as an Associate Football Member only)
Mid-Buckeye Conference
Main article: Mid-Buckeye Conference (OHSAA)Conference Website: http://mbcsports.org/
The Mid-Buckeye Conference, known also at times as the Middle Buckeye Conference, has had three separate incarnations. The original league began in 1948 and lasted until 1962. The MBC reformed again in 1963 and lasted until 1979. The third and, so far, final reformation took place in 1981, and that league has lasted to this day.
- Centerburg Trojans (Charter member, 1948–1962, First reformation charter member, 1963–1977, Second reformation charter member, 1981–present)
- Danville Blue Devils (1954–1962, First reformation charter member, 1963–1979, Second reformation charter member, 1981–present)
- Fredericktown Freddies (1999–present)
- Howard East Knox Bulldogs (Consolidation of Howard and Bladensburg, 1964–1979, Second reformation charter member, 1981–present)
- Johnstown Monroe Johnnies (1950–1962, 1994–present)
- Johnstown Northridge Vikings (1986–present)
- Loudonville Redbirds (2004–present)
- Utica Redskins (1951–1958, 1960–1962, 1999–present)
Former members
- Ashley Aces (Charter member, 1948–1952)
- Cardington-Lincoln Pirates (Charter member, 1948–1954)
- Sunbury Eagles (Charter member, 1948–1949)
- Mount Gilead Indians (1949–1954)
- Richwood Tigers (1950–1952, 1953–1954)
- Sunbury Big Walnut Golden Eagles (Consolidation of Sunbury and Galena, 1950–1954)
- Ashley Elm Valley Aces (Consolidation of Ashley, 1952–1954)
- Granville Blue Aces (1954–1962)
- Summit Station Hornets (1954–1956)
- Pataskala Watkins Memorial Warriors (Consolidation Of Etna, Kirkersville and Pataskala. 1955–1962)
- Summit Station Licking Heights Hornets (Consolidation of Summit Station, 1956–1962)
- Howard Bulldogs (First reformation charter member, 1963–1964)
- Mount Vernon St. Vincent de Paul Blue Streaks (First reformation charter member, 1963-1968/School closed)
- New Albany Eagles (1965–1972, 1984–1990)
- Gahanna Columbus Academy Vikings (1966–1977)
- Newark Catholic Green Wave (1966–1973)
- Lucas Cubs (1968–1979, Second reformation charter member, 1981–1999)
- Zanesville Bishop Rosecrans Bishops (1977–1979)
- Bowerston Conotton Valley Rockets (1978–1979)
- Mansfield Christian Flames (1982-1983/no football)
- Worthington Christian Warriors (1982-2004/no football)
Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference
Main article: Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference (OHSAA)Conference Website: http://www.moacsports.com/MISC/home.htm
Blue Division
- Cardington-Lincoln Pirates
- Mount Gilead Indians
- Morral Ridgedale Rockets
- Marion Pleasant Spartans
- Galion Northmor Golden Knights
Red Division
- Sparta Highland Fighting Scots
- Delaware Buckeye Valley Barons
- Marion Elgin Comets
- Caledonia River Valley Vikings
- Richwood North Union Wildcats
Future Members
- Centerburg Trojans (2013)
- Fredricktown Freddies (2013)
- Milford Center Fairbanks Panthers (2013)
- Plain City Jonathan Alder Pioneers (2013)
Mid-Ohio Christian Athletic League
Main article: Mid-Ohio Christian Athletic League (OHSAA)- Columbus Tree of Life Christian Trojans
- Delaware Christian Eagles
- Gahanna Christian Academy Eagles
- Granville Christian Academy Lions (begins conference play 2011-2012 season)
- Grove City Christian Eagles
- Groveport Madison Christian Eagles
- Lancaster Fairfield Christian Knights
- Mount Gilead Gilead Christian Eagles (begins conference play 2011-12 season)
- Westerville Northside Christian Lions
Mid-State League
Buckeye Division
- Amanda Amanda-Clearcreek Aces
- Carroll Bloom-Carroll Bulldogs
- Canal Winchester Indians
- Circleville Tigers
- Lancaster Fairfield Union Falcons
- Columbus Hamilton Township Rangers
- Circleville Logan Elm Braves
- Ashville Teays Valley Vikings
Cardinal Division
- Sugar Grove Berne Union Rockets
- Lancaster Fisher Catholic Irish
- Grandview Heights Bobcats
- Columbus Harvest Preparatory Warriors
- Baltimore Liberty Union Lions
- Pataskala Licking Heights Hornets
- Millersport Lakers
- West Jefferson Roughriders
Ohio Division
- Bexley Lions
- Gahanna Columbus Academy Vikings
- Granville Blue Aces
- Heath Bulldogs
- Hebron Lakewood Lancers
- Newark Licking Valley Panthers
- Newark Catholic Green Wave
- Whitehall-Yearling Rams
Midland Athletic League
Main article: Midland Athletic League (OHSAA)Conference Website: http://www.tiffinohiosports.com/midland_athletic_league.html
- Bettsville Bobcats (no football)
- Tiffin Calvert Senecas
- Carey Blue Devils
- Bascom Hopewell-Loudon Chieftains
- Kansas Lakota Raiders
- Sycamore Mohawk Warriors
- New Riegel Blue Jackets (no football)
- North Baltimore Tigers
- Old Fort Stockaders (no football)
- Fremont St. Joseph Crimson Streaks
- Fostoria St. Wendelin Mohawks (football team will compete as an independent beginning in 2011)
- Attica Seneca East Tigers
Midwest Athletic Conference
Main article: Midwest Athletic ConferenceConference Website: http://www.midwestathleticconference.com/
- Anna Rockets (for football only)
- Coldwater Cavaliers
- Delphos St. John's Blue Jays
- Fort Recovery Indians
- Maria Stein Marion Local Flyers
- Minster Wildcats
- New Bremen Cardinals
- New Knoxville Rangers (no football)
- Rockford Parkway Panthers
- St. Henry Redskins
- Versailles Tigers
Original Members
Muskingum Valley League
- Crooksville Ceramics
- New Concord John Glenn Muskies
- Zanesville Maysville Panthers
- McConnelsville Morgan Raiders
- New Lexington Panthers
- Duncan Falls Philo Electrics
- Thornville Sheridan Generals
- Dresden Tri-Valley Scotties
- Zanesville West Muskingum Tornadoes
Former Member
- Warsaw River View Black Bears
North Central Conference
Main article: North Central Conference (OHSAA)- New Washington Buckeye Central Bucks - Charter Member (1962/63-Present)
- Bucyrus Redmen (2002/03-Present)
- North Robinson Colonel Crawford Eagles - Charter Member (1962/63-Present)
- Crestline Bulldogs (1990/91-Present)
- Galion Tigers (2011/12-Present)
- Lucas Cubs (1998/99-Present)
- Ontario Warriors (1990/91-Present)
- Mt. Blanchard Riverdale Falcons - Charter Member (1962/63-Present)
- Upper Sandusky Rams (2011/12-Present)
- Bucyrus Wynford Royals (1963/64-Present)
Former Members
- Carey Blue Devils (1963/64-1989/90, Left for the Midland Athletic League)
- Sycamore Mohawk Warriors (1962/63-1989/90, Left for the Midland Athletic League)
- Morral Ridgedale Rockets (1962/63-1989/90, Left for the Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference)
- Marion Elgin Comets (1962/63-1989/90, Left for the Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference)
- Caledonia River Valley Vikings (1962/63-1989/90, Left for the Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference)
- Marion Pleasant Spartans (1962/63-1989/90, Left for the Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference)
- Fredericktown Freddies (1990/91-1998/99, Left for the Mid-Buckeye Conference)
North Coast League
Main article: North Coast League (OHSAA)Blue Division
- Akron Archbishop Hoban Knights
- Chardon Notre Dame - Cathedral Latin Lions
- Cleveland Benedictine Bengals (boys' sports only) (2011)
- Cleveland Heights Beaumont Bluestreaks (girls' sports only) (2011)
- Mentor Lake Catholic Cougars
- Parma Padua Franciscan Bruins
- Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit Warriors (2011)
White Division
- Bedford St. Peter Chanel Firebirds
- Cleveland Central Catholic Ironmen
- Cleveland Villa Angela - St. Joseph Vikings, Cleveland
- Garfield Heights Trinity Trojans
- Parma Heights Holy Name Green Wave
- Warren John F. Kennedy Eagles (2011)
Northeast Ohio Conference
Main article: Northeast Ohio ConferenceThree six-member divisions — Valley, River and Lake — vary by sport.
- Brunswick Blue Devils
- Lyndhurst Brush Arcs
- Cuyahoga Falls Black Tigers
- Elyria Pioneers
- Garfield Heights Bulldogs
- Hudson Explorers
- Lakewood Rangers (leaving in 2012 for the West Shore Conference)
- Mayfield Wildcats
- Medina Battling Bees
- Mentor Cardinals[7]
- Parma Normandy Invaders
- North Royalton Bears
- Parma Redmen
- Solon Comets
- Stow-Munroe Falls Bulldogs
- Strongsville Mustangs
- Twinsburg Tigers
- Parma Heights Valley Forge Patriots
Future member(s)
- Shaker Heights Red Raiders (2012)[8]
Former members
- Northfield and Macedonia Nordonia Knights (left in 2011 for the Suburban League)
Northeastern Athletic Conference
Big School
- Kinsman Badger Braves (No football)
- Orwell Grand Valley Mustangs
- Cortland Maplewood Rockets (No football)
- Vienna Mathews Mustangs
- Andover Pymatuning Valley Lakers
Small School
- North Bloomfield Bloomfield Cardinals (No football)
- Bristolville Bristol Panthers (No football)
- Southington Chalker Wildcats
- Thompson Ledgemont Redskins
- Warren Lordstown Red Devils (No football)
Beginning with the 2013-14 school year, Windham will join the Northeastern Athletic Conference[9]
Northeastern Buckeye Conference
Main article: Northeastern Buckeye Conference (OHSAA)- Alliance Aviators
- Canton South Wildcats
- Carrollton Warriors
- Louisville Leopards
- Marlington Dukes
- Minerva Lions
- Salem Quakers
- Beloit West Branch Warriors
Former Members
- Dover Tornadoes
- Northwest Indians
Northern Buckeye Conference
Main article: Northern Buckeye Conference (OHSAA)- Pemberville Eastwood Eagles
- Bloomdale Elmwood Royals
- Fostoria Redmen
- Genoa Comets
- Millbury Lake Flyers
- Tontogany Otsego Knights
- Rossford Bulldogs
- Elmore Woodmore Wildcats
Northern Lakes League
Main article: Northern Lakes League- Whitehouse Anthony Wayne Generals
- Bowling Green Bobcats
- Maumee Panthers
- Napoleon Wildcats
- Sylvania Northview Wildcats
- Perrysburg Yellow Jackets
- Sylvania Southview Cougars
- Holland Springfield Blue Devils
Former Members
- Luckey Eastwood Eagles (1959-1972)
- Bloomdale Elmwood Royals (1960-1972)
- Genoa Comets (1956-1972)
- Millbury Lake Flyers (1960-1996)
- Port Clinton Redskins (1956-1963)
- Rossford Bulldogs (1956-2011)
Northern Ohio League
Main article: Northern Ohio League (OHSAA)- Bellevue Redmen
- Tiffin Columbian Tornadoes
- Norwalk Truckers
- Sandusky Blue Streaks
- Shelby Whippets
- Vermilion Sailors
- Willard Crimson Flashes
Former Members
- Bucyrus Redmen
- Crestline Bulldogs
- Fostoria Redmen
- Galion Tigers
- Upper Sandusky Rams
Northwest Central Conference
Main article: Northwest Central Conference (OHSAA)- Milford Center Fairbanks Panthers (leaving for Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference in 2013)
- Marion Catholic Fighting Irish (no football)
- Lima Perry Commodores
- Ridgeway Ridgemont Golden Gophers
- DeGraff Riverside Pirates
- Lima Temple Christian Pioneers (no football)
- McGuffey Upper Scioto Valley Rams
- Waynesfield Waynesfield-Goshen Tigers
Future Members[10]
- Fort Loramie Redskins (football only, 2012-)
- Sidney Lehman Catholic Cavaliers (football only, 2012-)
- Troy Christian Eagles (football only, 2012-)
Former Members
- Mechanicsburg Indians
- Fostoria St. Wendelin Mohawks (football only, 2009-2010)
- Triad Cardinals
Northwest Conference
Main article: Northwest Conference (OHSAA)- Ada Bulldogs
- Allen East Mustangs
- Bluffton Pirates
- Columbus Grove Bulldogs (also member of the Putnam County League)
- Convoy Crestview Knights
- Delphos Jefferson Wildcats
- Lima Central Catholic T-Birds
- Van Wert Lincolnview Lancers (no football))
- Paulding Panthers
- Spencerville Bearcats
The Northwest Conference began in 1947. Original members were: Lafayette Wolves- Shawnee Indians- Spencerville Bearcats- Delphos Jefferson Wildcats- Pandora-Gilboa Rockets- Columbus Grove Bulldogs- Elida Bulldogs- Forest Rangers
In 1957 the conference began a basketball schedule with the following schools: Ada Bulldogs- Bath Wildcats- Beaverdam Beavers- Gomer Bobcats- Delphos Jefferson Wildcats- Lafayette Wolves- Harrod Wildcats- Spencerville Bearcats- Elida Bulldogs
Former Members
- Ottawa Glandorf Titans (football only)
- Leipsic Vikings (football only)
- North Baltimore(football only)
- Lima Perry Commadores
- Upper Scioto Valley Rams
Northwest Ohio Catholic Schools Association[11]
(this is a secondary conference for the smaller schools belonging to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Toledo)
- Tiffin Calvert Senecas
- Oregon Cardinal Stritch Cardinals
- Lima Central Catholic Thunderbirds (infrequent participation)
- Fremont St. Joseph Crimson Streaks
- Fostoria St. Wendelin Mohawks
- Mansfield St. Peter's Spartans (no football)
- Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic Panthers
- Norwalk St. Paul Flyers
Northwest Ohio Athletic League
Main article: Northwest Ohio Athletic League (OHSAA)- Archbold Blue Streaks
- Bryan Golden Bears
- Delta Panthers
- Metamora Evergreen Vikings
- Liberty Center Tigers
- Montpelier Locomotives
- Hamler Patrick Henry Patriots
- Swanton Bulldogs
- Wauseon Indians
Former members
- Defiance Bulldogs
- Napoleon Wildcats
Ohio Capital Conference
Main article: Ohio Capital ConferenceConference last realigned in 2008-09.
Four Divisions, Eight Schools per Division, the Ohio, Central, Cardinal, and Capital. The Buckeye Division, used from 2004-05 through 2007-08 school years, has been discontinued.Capital Division
- Columbus Franklin Heights Falcons
- Delaware Hayes Pacers
- Hilliard Bradley Jaguars
- Lewis Center Olentangy Orange Pioneers
- Mount Vernon Yellow Jackets
- New Albany Eagles
- Pataskala Watkins Memorial Warriors
- Sunbury Big Walnut Golden Eagles
Cardinal Division
- Dublin Jerome Celtics
- Dublin Scioto Irish
- Lewis Center Olentangy Braves
- Marysville Monarchs
- Powell Olentangy Liberty Patriots
- Westerville Central Warhawks
- Westerville North Warriors
- Westerville South Wildcats
Central Division
- Columbus Upper Arlington Golden Bears
- Columbus Worthington Kilbourne Wolves
- Dublin Coffman Shamrocks
- Galloway Westland Cougars
- Grove City Central Crossing Comets
- Hilliard Darby Panthers
- Hilliard Davidson Wildcats
- Worthington Thomas Worthington Cardinals
Ohio Division
- Gahanna Lincoln Lions
- Grove City Greyhounds
- Groveport-Madison Cruisers
- Lancaster Golden Gales
- Newark Wildcats
- Pickerington Central Tigers
- Pickerington North Panthers
- Reynoldsburg Raiders
Former Members :
- Grove City Pleasant View Panthers.
The school became a Junior High only. District built new school, Galloway Westland Cougars, to replace it.
- Whitehall-Yearling Rams. Now competing in the Mid-State League (Ohio Division).
- Chillicothe Cavaliers (1976–2006). Now competing in the Southeastern Ohio Athletic League (SEOAL).
Ohio Cardinal Conference
Main article: Ohio Cardinal Conference(founded 2003)
- Ashland Arrows (Charter member, 2003–Present)
- Bellville Clear Fork Colts (2004–Present)
- Lexington Minutemen (Charter member, 2003–Present)
- Mansfield Madison Comprehensive Rams (Charter member, 2003–Present)
- Mansfield Senior Tygers (Charter member, 2003–Present)
- Orrville Red Riders (Charter member, 2003–Present)
- Millersburg West Holmes Knights (Charter member, 2003–Present)
- Wooster Generals (Charter member, 2003–Present)
Ohio Heritage Conference
- Cedarville Indians
- West Liberty-Salem Tigers
- North Lewisburg Triad Cardinals
- Jamestown Greeneview Rams
- Springfield Northeastern Jets
- South Charleston Southeastern Trojans
- Springfield Catholic Central Fighting Irish (fall 2001–present)
- Mechanicsburg Indians
Ohio Valley Athletic Conference [12]
Main article: Ohio Valley Athletic ConferenceDivision A
- Beallsville Blue Devils
- Bellaire St. John Central Fighting Irish
- Bowerston Conotton Valley Rockets
- Hundred (WV) Hundred Hornets
- McMechen (WV) Bishop Donahue Bishops
- Morgantown (WV) Trinity Christian School Warriors
- Paden City (WV) Paden City Wildcats
- Pine Grove (WV) Valley Lumberjacks
- St. Clairsville East Richland Christian School Lions
- Weirton (WV) Madonna Blue Dons
Division AA
- Blacksville (WV) Clay-Battelle Cee-Bees
- Caldwell Redskins
- Cameron (WV) Dragons
- Hannibal River Pilots
- New Matamoras Frontier Cougars
- Shadyside Tigers
- Steubenville Catholic Central Crusaders
- Toronto Red Knights
- Wellsville Tigers
- Wheeling Central Catholic Maroon Knights
- Wheeling (WV) Linsly Cadets
Division AAA
- Barnesville Shamrocks
- Bellaire Big Reds
- Beverly Fort Frye Cadets
- Bridgeport Bridgeport Bulldogs
- Lore City Buckeye Trail Warriors
- Martins Ferry Purple Raiders
- New Martinsville (WV) Magnolia Blue Eagles
- Sarahsville Shenandoah Zeps
- Sistersville (WV) Tyler Consolidated Silver Knights
- Woodsfield Monroe Central Seminoles
Division AAAA
- Belmont edit] Division AAAAA
- Cambridge Bobcats (also in East Central Ohio League)
- Lisbon Beaver Local Beavers (All-American Conference for football)
- Wellsburg Parkersburg South High School Patriots
- Morgantown (WV) Morgantown High School Mohigans
- Wheeling Park (WV) Patriots
Conference Affiliations
- All-American Conference - Beaver Local
- Buckeye 8 Conference - Bellaire, Union Local, Harrison Central, Martins Ferry, Buckeye Local, Edison, St. Clairsville
- East Central Ohio League - Meadowbrook, Cambridge
- Inter Tri-County League - Wellsville
- Pioneer Valley Conference - Caldwell, Buckeye Trail, Fort Fry, Frontier, Monroe Central, Shenandoah
Ohio Valley Conference
- Chesapeake Panthers
- Coal Grove Dawson-Bryant Hornets
- Proctorville Fairland Dragons
- Bidwell River Valley Raiders (leaving Fall 2014)
- Ironton Rock Hill Redmen
- South Point Pointers
Former Members:
- Oak Hill Oaks
- Ceredo-Kenova Wonders
- Ironton St. Joe Flyers
- Buffalo (Wayne) Bisons
- Wayne Pioneers
- Symmes Valley Vikings
- Wheelersburg Pirates
Patriot Athletic Conference
Main article: Patriot Athletic Conference (Ohio)Stars Division
- Sullivan Black River Pirates
- Sheffield Brookside Cardinals
- Medina Buckeye Bucks
- Oberlin Firelands Falcons
- LaGrange Keystone Wildcats
- Wellington Dukes
Stripes Division
- Brooklyn Hurricanes
- Lorain Clearview Clippers
- Columbia Station Columbia Raiders
- Fairview Park Fairview Warriors
- Rocky River Lutheran West Longhorns
- Oberlin Phoenix
Pioneer Valley Conference
- Lore City Buckeye Trail Warriors
- Caldwell Redskins
- Beverly Fort Frye Cadets
- New Metamoras Frontier Cougars
- Woodsfield Monroe Central Seminoles
- Hannibal River Pilots
- Sarahsville Shenandoah Zeps
Portage Trail Conference
Main article: Portage Trail ConferenceMetro Division
- Coventry Comets
- Field Falcons
- Kent Roosevelt Rough Riders
- Mantua Crestwood Red Devils
- Norton Panthers
- Ravenna Ravens
- Springfield Spartans
- Streetsboro Rockets
County Division
- Atwater Waterloo Vikings
- East Canton Hornets* (leaving after 2012-13)[13]
- Garrettsville Garfield G-Men
- Mogadore Wildcats
- Peninsula Woodridge Bulldogs
- Rootstown Rovers
- Southeast Pirates
- Windham Bombers (leaving after 2012-13)[14]
*= the East Canton girls basketball team is known as the Wizards
Schools that submitted letters of interest to replace East Canton and Windham include: Barberton, Lake Center Christian, Louisville St. Thomas Aquinas and Northwest.[15]
Premier Athletic Conference
- Ashtabula Lakeside Dragons
- Chardon Hilltoppers
- Eastlake North Rangers
- Geneva Eagles
- Madison Blue Streaks
- Painesville Riverside Beavers
- Willoughby South Rebels
- Hunting Valley University School Preppers
Principals Athletic Conference
Main article: Principals Athletic Conference (OHSAA)Also known as PAC-8
- Cuyahoga Falls Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy Royals
- Navarre Fairless Falcons
- Gnadenhutten Indian Valley Braves
- Manchester Panthers
- Canton Timken Trojans
- Wooster Triway Titans
- Zoarville Tuscarawas Valley Trojans
- Tuslaw Mustangs
Putnam County League
(no football)
- Columbus Grove Bulldogs (also member of the Northwest Conference including football)
- Continental Pirates
- Fort Jennings Musketeers
- Kalida Wildcats
- Leipsic Vikings (also a member of the Blanchard Valley Conference including football)
- Miller City Wildcats
- Ottoville Big Green
- Pandora Pandora-Gilboa Rockets (also a member of the Blanchard Valley Conference including football)
On the junior high level, three more middle schools are added to the league:
- Glandorf Dragons
- Ottawa Titans
- Ottawa Sts. Peter and Paul Knights
- Former member schools
- Blanchard High School
- Vaughnsville Vikings
Sandusky Bay Conference
Main article: Sandusky Bay Conference (OHSAA)- Clyde Fliers (1949–present)
- Milan Edison Chargers (1986–present)
- Huron Tigers (1968–present)
- Castalia Margaretta Polar Bears (1963–present)
- Oak Harbor Rockets (1948–1972, 1986–present)
- Sandusky Perkins Pirates (1972–present)
- Port Clinton Redskins (1948–1949, 1980–present)
- Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic Panthers (1950–present)
Former Members
- Tiffin Calvert Senecas (1958–1966, 1972–1986)
- Carey Blue Devils (1958–1963)
- Danbury-Lakeside Lakers (1948–1957)
- Elmore Bulldogs (1948–1958)
- Genoa Comets (1948–1956)
- Gibsonburg Golden Bears (1948–1959, 1963–1972)
- Kansas Lakota Raiders (1960–1972)
- Sycamore Mohawk Warriors (1960–1962)
- Fremont St. Joseph Central Catholic Crimson Streaks (1948–1986)
- Fostoria St. Wendelin Mohawks (1968–1972)
Scioto Valley Conference
- Bainbridge Paint Valley Bearcats (1962-present)
- Chillicothe Unioto Tanks (1962-1974, 1975-present)
- Chillicothe Zane Trace Pioneers (1971-present)
- Frankfort Adena Warriors (1968-present)
- Huntington Ross Huntington Huntsmen (1972-present)
- Piketon Redstreaks (1962-present)
- Richmond Dale/Chillicothe Southeastern Panthers (1975-present)
- Williamsport Westfall Mustangs (1964-present)
Former Members:
- Chillicothe Bishop Flaget (Catholic) Pioneers (1976-1986, school closed)
- Lees Creek East Clinton Astros (1972-1973)
- Laurelville Wildcats (1962-1964, consolidated into Logan High School)
- Circleville Logan Elm Braves (1962-1972)
Shelby County Athletic League
- Anna Rockets (football member of the Midwest Athletic Conference)
- Botkins Trojans (no football)
- Sidney Fairlawn Jets (no football)
- Ft. Loramie Redskins (2012 - football member of the Northwest Central Conference)
- Jackson Center Tigers (no football)
- Houston Wildcats (no football)
- Russia Raiders (no football)
South Central Ohio League
- Clarksville Clinton-Massie Falcons
- Greenfield McClain Tigers
- Hillsboro Indians
- London Red Raiders
- Madison-Plains Golden Eagles
- Washington Court House Miami Trace Panthers
- Washington Court House Washington Blue Lions
Future Member
- Lees Creek East Clinton Astros (2012)
Former Members:
- Circleville Tigers
- Wilmington Hurricane
- Chillicothe Cavaliers
- Ashville Teays Valley Vikings
Southeastern Ohio Athletic League
- Chillicothe Cavaliers
- Gallipolis Gallia Academy Blue Devils
- Jackson Ironmen
- Logan Chieftains
- Portsmouth Trojans
- Vincent Warren Local Warriors
Former Members:
- The Plains Athens Bulldogs
- Ironton Fighting Tigers
- Marietta Tigers
- Pomeroy Meigs Marauders {and formerly the Pomeroy Purple Panthers and the Middleport Yellow Jackets}
- Nelsonville-York Buckeyes {and formerly the Nelsonville Greyhounds}
- New Boston Tigers
- Point Pleasant Big Blacks
- Bidwell River Valley Raiders
- Waverly Tigers
- Wellston Golden Rockets
- Zanesville Blue Devils
Southern Buckeye Athletic/Academic Conference
American Division
- Amelia Barons (Joined 2010-11)
- Bethel-Tate Tigers
- Clermont Northestern Rockets (American Division for FOOTBALL only)(leaving to National 2012)
- Goshen Warriors
- New Richmond Lions
- Western Brown Broncos
National Division
- Batavia Bulldogs
- Blanchester Wildcats
- East Clinton Astros (leaving for the SCOL)
- Felicity Cardinals (no football)
- Georgetown G-Men/Lady G-men (no football)
- Williamsburg Wildcats
Future Member
- Norwood Indians (2012-2013)
Southern Hills Athletic League
- Sardinia Eastern Brown Warriors (no football)
- Leesburg Fairfield Lions (no football)
- Fayetteville-Perry Rockets
- Lynchburg-Clay Mustangs (no football)
- Manchester Greyhounds
- Seaman North Adams Green Devils (no football)
- Peebles Indians (no football)
- Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington Blue Jays (no football)
- West Union Dragons (no football)
- Mowrystown Whiteoak Wildcats (no football)
Southern Ohio Conference
Main article: Southern Ohio Conference (OHSAA)Division I (Smaller Schools)
- Portsmouth Clay Panthers (1979- ) (no football)
- Beaver Eastern Eagles (1981- ) (no football)
- New Boston Glenwood Tigers (1946- ) (no football)
- Franklin Furnace Green Bobcats (1979- )
- Portsmouth Notre Dame Titans (formerly Portsmouth Central Catholic, 1946- )
- Portsmouth Sciotoville Community East Tartans (formerly Portsmouth East, 1946- )
- Willow Wood Symmes Valley Vikings (1991- )
- Lantham Western Indians (2002- ) (no football)
Division II (Larger Schools)
- Minford Falcons (1947-1958 & 1959 - )
- Oak Hill Oaks (1991- ) *plays in Div. I for football
- West Portsmouth Portsmouth West Senators (formerly Washington Twp., 1946- )
- McDermott Scioto Northwest Mohawks (1960- )
- South Webster Jeeps (1979- ) *plays in Div. I for golf and soccer (no football)
- Lucasville Valley Indians (1958- ) *plays in Div. I for soccer
- Waverly Tigers (1946-1970 & 1983- )
- Wheelersburg Pirates (1950- )
Former Members
- Chesapeake Panthers (1948–1954)
- Dawson Bryant Coal Grove Hornets (1950–1952)
- Ironton St. Joe Flyers (1982–1989)
- Piketon Redstreaks (1957-??)
- South Point Pointers (1948–1951)
Southwestern Buckeye League
Southwestern Division (Bigger Schools)
- Bellbrook Golden Eagles (fall 1975- )
- Brookville Blue Devils (fall 1959- )
- Germantown Valley View Spartans (fall 1975- )
- Franklin Wildcats (fall 2006- )
- Eaton Eagles (fall 1941-spring 1942, fall 1946- spring 1972, fall 1982-)
- Dayton Oakwood Lumberjacks (fall 1953-)
- Monroe Lemon-Monroe Hornets (fall 2006-)
Buckeye Division (Small Schools)
- Carlisle Indians (fall 1975- )
- New Lebanon Dixie Greyhounds (fall 1975- )
- Middletown Madison Mohawks (fall 1984-)
- Dayton Northridge Polar Bears (fall 1959-)
- Camden Preble Shawnee Arrows (fall 1984-)
- West Milton Milton-Union Bulldogs (fall 1941- spring 1982, fall 2001-)
- Waynesville Spartans (fall 2001-)
Former Members
- Bradford Railroaders (fall 1941-spring 1942)
- Versailles Tigers (fall 1941- spring 1951)
- Phillipsburg Randolph Township Bobcats (Fall 1954- spring 1959) Note- Merged with other schools to become Clayton Northmont
- Clayton Northmont Thunderbolts (fall 1959- spring 1975)
- Vandalia Butler Aviators (fall 1941-1945, fall 1951- spring 1975)
- Trotwood Trotwood-Madison Rams (fall 1942-spring 1943, fall 1951- spring 1975)
- West Carrollton Pirates (fall 1946- spring 1975)
- Tipp City Tippecanoe Red Devils (fall 1941- spring 1982)
- Greenville Green Waves (fall 1972-spring 1982)
Southwestern Conference
- Amherst Marion L. Steele Comets (1947–1954, 1986- )
- Avon Lake Shoremen (1964- )
- Berea Braves (1937–1950, 2005- )
- Brecksville-Broadview Heights Bees (2005- )
- Middleburg Heights and Brook Park Midpark Meteors (2005- )
- North Olmsted Eagles (1954- )
- Olmsted Falls Bulldogs (1954- )
- Westlake Demons (1954- )
Former members
- Rocky River Pirates (1937–2005)
- Oberlin Indians (1937–1964)
- Fairview Warriors (1940–2005)
- Lorain Clearview Clippers (1945–1954)
- Wellington Dukes (1945–1954)
- Medina Bees (1947–1986)
- Bay Rockets (1954–2005)
Suburban League
Main article: Suburban League (OHSAA)- Lodi Cloverleaf Colts (1997-present)
- Copley Indians (1949-present)
- Green Bulldogs (1949-present)
- Medina Highland Hornets (1976-present)
- Macedonia and Northfield Nordonia Knights (1947-1973, 2011-present)
- Revere Minutemen (1957-present)
- Tallmadge Blue Devils (1990-present)
- Wadsworth Grizzlies (1984-present)
Former members
- Barberton Magics (2005-2011)
- Coventry Comets (1969-1983)
- Field Falcons (1978-1990)
- Hudson Explorers (1949-1997)
- Manchester Panthers (1949-1976)
- Mogadore Wildcats (1957-1968)
- Norton Panthers (1972-2005)
- Peninsula Woodridge Bulldogs (1957-1978)
- Twinsburg Tigers (1957-1964)
Three Rivers Athletic Conference
+++Conference started play in 2011
Main article: Three Rivers Athletic Conference- Toledo Central Catholic Fighting Irish (from the Toledo City League)
- Oregon Clay Eagles (from the TCL)
- Findlay Trojans (from the Greater Buckeye Conference
- Fremont Ross Little Giants (from the GBC)
- Lima Senior Spartans (from the GBC)
- Toledo Notre Dame Eagles (from the TCL) (no football)
- Toledo St. Francis de Sales Knights (from the TCL)
- Toledo St. John's Jesuit Titans (from the TCL)
- Toledo St. Ursula Arrows (from the TCL) (no football)
- Toledo Whitmer Panthers (from the TCL)
Toledo Area Athletic Conference
Main article: Toledo Area Athletic Conference (OHSAA)- Oregon Cardinal Stritch Cardinals
- Danbury Lakers
- Edon Bombers *
- Toledo Emmanuel Christian Warriors (formerly "Emmanuel Baptist"/no football)
- Gibsonburg Golden Bears
- West Unity Hilltop Cadets*
- Toledo Maumee Valley Country Day Hawks (no football)
- Northwood Rangers
- Ottawa Hills Green Bears
- Toledo Christian Eagles
(Edon and Hilltop are football-only members, for other sports they are members of the Buckeye Border Conference)
Former members
- Lorain Catholic Spartans (now closed)
Toledo City League
Main article: Toledo City League (OHSAA)- Toledo Bowsher Rebels
- Toledo Rogers Rams
- Toledo Scott Bulldogs/Lady Bulldogs
- Toledo Start Spartans
- Toledo Waite Indians
- Toledo Woodward Polar Bears
Former Members
- Oregon Cardinal Stritch Cardinals (1971–1994)
- Toledo Central Catholic Fighting Irish (1928-2011)
- Oregon Clay Eagles (2003-2011)
- Toledo DeVilbiss Tigers (1933–1991, closed)
- Toledo Libbey Cowboys/Cowgirls (1926–2010, closed)
- Toledo Macomber-Whitney Macmen/Lady Macmen (1938–1991, closed)
- Toledo McAuley Lions (c. 1976-1988, closed)
- Toledo Notre Dame Eagles (c. 1977-2011)
- Toledo St. Francis de Sales Knights (1963-2011)
- Toledo St. John's Jesuit Titans (1968-2011)
- Toledo St. Ursula Arrows (c. 1977-2011)
- Toledo Whitmer Panthers (2003-2011)
Tri-Valley Conference
Main article: Tri-Valley ConferenceOhio Division
- Albany Alexander Spartans (1974-)
- The Plains Athens Bulldogs (2008-)
- Pomeroy Meigs Marauders (1983-)
- Nelsonville-York Buckeyes (1970-)
- McArthur Vinton County Vikings (1969-)
- Wellston Golden Rockets (1982-)
- Bidwell River Valley Raiders (River Valley joins TVC OHIO in Fall 2014)
Hocking Division
- Belpre Golden Eagles (1969-)
- Reedsville Eastern Eagles (1993-)
- Stewart Federal Hocking Lancers (1969-)
- Corning Miller Falcons (1983-)
- Crown City South Gallia Rebels (2010-)
- Racine Southern Tornadoes (1993-)
- Glouster Trimble Tomcats (1978-)
- Mason, WV Wahama White Falcons (2010-)
- Waterford Wildcats (1997-)
Former Members:
- Vincent Warren Warriors (1969–1986)
Wayne County Athletic League
Main article: Wayne County Athletic League (OHSAA)- Doylestown Chippewa Chipps
- Dalton Bulldogs
- Jeromesville Hillsdale Falcons
- West Salem Northwestern Huskies
- Creston Norwayne Bobcats
- Rittman Indians
- Smithville Smithies
- Apple Creek Waynedale Golden Bears
Former members
- Apple Creek Aces
- Big Prairie Bobcats? (Holmes County)
- Burbank Bombers
- Chester Pups
- Congress Senators
- Creston Panthers
- Fredericksburg Freddies
- Marshallville Tigers
- Mount Eaton Pirates
- Shreve Trojans
- Sterling Eagles
- Wooster Triway Titans (now in the Pac-8)
- West Salem Clippers
West Shore Conference
The current member schools of the West Shore Conference through 2011 are in red. Future members are in blue. Fairview and Firelands will leave and be replaced by Elyria Catholic in 2011, and Lakewood will join in 2012. Vermilion will leave in 2012.
- Avon Eagles
- Bay Village Bay Rockets
- Elyria Catholic Panthers
- Grafton Midview Middies
- North Ridgeville Rangers
- Rocky River Pirates
Future Members- Lakewood Rangers (2012)
Former Members
- Fairview Park Fairview Warriors
- Oberlin Firelands Falcons
- Vermilion Sailors - to Northern Ohio League in 2012
Western Buckeye League
Main article: Western Buckeye League (OHSAA)- Lima Bath Wildcats
- Celina Bulldogs
- Defiance Bulldogs
- Elida Bulldogs
- Kenton Wildcats
- Ottawa Ottawa-Glandorf Titans
- Lima Shawnee Indians
- St. Marys Memorial Roughriders
- Van Wert Cougars
- Wapakoneta Redskins
Former Members
- Bellefontaine
- Bluffton
- Coldwater
- Delphos St. John's
Defunct conferences
All-Ohio Conference/League
(197?-1989)
- Coventry Comets
- Navarre Fairless Falcons
- Manchester Panthers
- Northwest Indians
- Orrville Red Riders (1976–1989)
- Wooster Triway Titans (1976–1989)
- Zoarville Tusky Valley Trojans
- Millersburg West Holmes Knights (1976–1989)
Note: Was the AOC until 1983, then became the AOL.
Black Fork Valley Conference
The all-time members of the Black Fork Valley Conference. (1979–1982) Charter Members
- Ashland Crestview Cougars (1979-1982)
- Lucas Cubs (1979–1982)
- Mansfield Christian Flames (1979-1982, Basketball Only)
- Plymouth Big Red (1979–1982)
Buckeye Central Conference
(1987–1993)
- Findlay Trojans
- Fremont Ross Little Giants
- Lancaster Golden Gales
- Newark Wildcats
- Zanesville Blue Devils
The league was created after the Buckeye Conference folded. The league was an unideal resort for member schools that had to bear extensive travel, and it folded shortly after Fremont Ross and Findlay left for the now-defunct Great Lakes League.
Buckeye Conference
(1954–1987)
- Elyria Pioneers
- Fremont Ross Little Giants
- Findlay Trojans
- Lorain Steelmen
- Lorain Admiral King Admirals (entered in 1963)
- Mansfield Senior Tygers (1963–1980)
- Marion Harding Presidents
- Sandusky Blue Streaks
The league was created after the Buckeye League folded and took the members that didn't leave for the Great Lakes League.
Buckeye League
(1929–1954)
- Bowling Green Bobcats
- Findlay Trojans
- Fremont Ross Little Giants
- Fostoria Redmen
- Marion Harding Presidents
- Sandusky Blue Streaks
- Tiffin Columbian Tornadoes
Cardinal Conference
Further information: Cardinal Conference (OHSAA)(1960–1987)
- Ashland Arrows (1960–1987)
- Coshocton Redskins (1961–1983)
- Dover Tornadoes (1961–1987)
- Mansfield Madison Rams (1960–1987)
- Mansfield Malabar Falcons (1961–1981)
- New Philadelphia Quakers (1961–1987)
- Wooster Generals (1960–1987)
Note: The Ohio Cardinal Conference was created in 2003 to preserve the legacy of the former Cardinal Conference.
Central Buckeye League
(1978-1990)
Central Division
- Columbus Academy Vikings (Boys Only)
- Columbus School for Girls Unicorns (Girls Only)
- Grandview Bobcats
- Jonathan Alder Pioneers
- North Union Wildcats
- Olentangy Braves
- West Jefferson Roughriders
Buckeye Division
- Bexley Lions
- Big Walnut Eagles
- Buckeye Valley Barons
- Dublin Shamrocks
- London Red Raiders
- Marysville Monarchs
Central Ohio League
- Cambridge Bobcats
- Chillicothe Cavaliers
- Coshocton Redskins
- Dover Tornadoes
- Lancaster Golden Gales
- Marietta Tigers
- Newark Wildcats
- Upper Arlington Golden Bears
- Zanesville Blue Devils
- Mount Vernon Yellow Jackets
- Westerville Wildcats
- Ironton Tigers
- Grove City Greyhounds
Chippewa Conference
- Brunswick Blue Devils
- Lodi Cloverleaf Colts
- Highland Hornets
- Orrville Red Riders (1963–1976)
- Wooster Triway Titans (1970–1976)
- Wadsworth Grizzlies
- Millersburg West Holmes Knights (19??-1976)
East Suburban Conference
(19xx-2007, football only)
- Vienna Mathews Mustangs
- Southington Chalker Wildcats
- Thompson Ledgemont Redskins
- Andover Pymatuning Valley Lakers
- Orwell Grand Valley Mustangs
- Cleveland Heights Lutheran East Falcons
- Asthabula Sts. John & Paul Fighting Heralds
- Youngstown Christian Eagles
Erie Shore Conference
(1987–1997)
- Lorain Admiral King Admirals (1987–1997)
- Elyria Pioneers (1987–1997)
- Lorain Steelmen (1987–1995, closed 1995)
- Grafton Midview Middies (1987–1996)
- North Ridgeville Rangers (1987–1997)
- Sandusky Blue Streaks (1987–1997)
- Lorain Southview Saints (1987–1997)
- Vermilion Sailors (1987–1997)
Great Lakes League
(1956–2003) The GLL existed from fall of 1956 until spring of 2003 before essentially transforming into the Greater Buckeye Conference. It had been born off of the old Great Northern Conference's Orange Division. The following schools were members at some point:
- Temperance (MI) Bedford Mules (now in the Southeastern Michigan Conference)
- Bowling Green Bobcats (now in the Northern Lakes League)
- Oregon Clay Eagles (now in the Three Rivers Athletic Conference)
- Findlay Trojans (now in the Three Rivers Athletic Conferencee)
- Fostoria Redmen (now in the Northern Buckeye Conference)
- Fremont Ross Little Giants (now in the Three Rivers Athletic Conference)
- Lima Shawnee Indians (now in the Western Buckeye League)
- Lorain Admiral King Admirals (merged with Lorain Southview in 2010 to become Lorain High School)
- Lorain Southview Saints (merged with Lorain Admiral King in 2010 to become Lorain High School)
- Napoleon Wildcats (now in the Greater Buckeye Conference)
- Port Clinton Redskins (now in the Sandusky Bay Conference)
- Sandusky Blue Streaks (now in the Greater Buckeye Conference)
- Sylvania/Sylvania Northview Wildcats (now in the Northern Lakes League)
- Toledo Rogers Rams (now in the Toledo City League)
- Toledo Whitmer Panthers (now in the Three Rivers Athletic Conference)
Great Northern Conference
(c. 1945-1956)
The Great Northern Conference was created shortly after the end of World War II with the inaugural members of Clay, Maumee, Perrysburg, Rossford, Whitmer, and Sylvania. Anthony Wayne would join in 1953 after recently being consolidated. The GNC eventually added several members in 1956, splitting into a big schools division (Orange Division) and small schools division (Blue Division), both which would later split off into the Great Lakes League and Northern Lakes League, respectively.
- Whitehouse Anthony Wayne Generals (1953–1956)
- Oregon Clay Eagles (1945–1956)
- Maumee Panthers (1945–1956)
- Perrysburg Yellow Jackets (1945–1956)
- Rossford Bulldogs (1945–1956)
- Sylvania Wildcats (1945–1956)
- Toledo Whitmer Panthers (1945–1956)
Greater Buckeye Conference
(2003-2011)
Main article: Greater Buckeye Conference (OHSAA)- Findlay Trojans (joined the Three Rivers Athletic Conference in 2011)
- Fremont Ross Little Giants (joined the Three Rivers Athletic Conference in 2011)
- Lima Senior Spartans (joined the Three Rivers Athletic Conference in 2011)
- Marion Harding Presidents
- Napoleon Wildcats (joined the Northern Lakes League in 2011)
- Sandusky Blue Streaks (joined the Northern Ohio League in 2011)
Inland Conference
(1957–1988)
The Inland Conference formed in 1957 with 8 members. Brookside left in 1970 and was replaced by Lutheran West. Highland left in 1976 and was replaced by Independence. Brooklyn and Cuyahoga Heights joined in 1979 and the league was divided into an East Division (Brooklyn, Buckeye, Cuyahoga Heights, Independence, Lutheran West) and a West Division (Avon, Columbia, Firelands, Keystone, South Amherst). Season ending conference championship games in most sports were played between the winners of each division, to crown the overall conference champion. Avon, Firelands and Keystone left at the end of the 1985-86 school year and began play in the newly formed Lorain County Conference in the Fall of 1986. The remaining Inland Conference schools returned to the one division format, until the league dissolved at the end of the 1987-88 school year, which is when South Amherst was absorbed by Firelands. All remaining members, except Buckeye, joined the newly formed Metropolitan Athletic Conference in the Fall of 1988.
- Avon Eagles (1957–1986) -- Left after Spring 1986 to join the Lorain County Conference
- Sheffield Brookside Cardinals (1957–1970) -- Left after Spring of 1970 to join the Lakeland Conference
- Medina Buckeye Bucks (1957–1988) -- Became an independent when the Inland Conference dissolved
- Columbia Station Columbia Raiders (1957–1988) -- Joined the Metropolitan Athletic Conference in Fall of 1988
- Cuyahoga Heights Redskins (1979-1988) -- Joined the Metropolitan Athletic Conference in Fall of 1988
- Oberlin Firelands Falcons (1957–1986) -- Left after Spring 1986 to join the Lorain County Conference
- Medina Highland Hornets (1957–1976) -- Left after Spring of 1976 to join the Suburban League
- LaGrange Keystone Wildcats (1957–1986) -- Left after Spring 1986 to join the Lorain County Conference
- South Amherst Cavaliers (1957–1988) -- Merged with Firelands in 1988
- Rocky River Lutheran West Longhorns (1970–1988) -- Joined the Metropolitan Athletic Conference in Fall of 1988
- Independence Blue Devils (1976–1988) -- Joined the Metropolitan Athletic Conference in Fall of 1988
- Brooklyn Hurricanes (1979–1988) -- Joined the Metropolitan Athletic Conference in Fall of 1988
Source:[16]
^NOTE: South Amherst remained open until 1988 [2], Anyone who can verify what actually did happen is encouraged to post that information here.
Interscholastic Athletic Association of Cincinnati
The Interscholastic Athletic Association was founded March 23, 1896,[17] and continued for several years.
- Cincinnati Hughes (1896–?)
- Cincinnati Woodward (1896–?)
- Cincinnati Walnut Hills (1896–?)
- Cincinnati Franklin Preparatory (1896–?)
- Cincinnati Technical (1896–?)
- Cincinnati St. Xavier Conquistadors (c. 1900)[18]
- Cincinnati Ohio Military Institute Cadets (c. 1900)
- Covington (KY) Central (c. 1900)
Johnny Appleseed Conference
The all-time members of the Johnny Appleseed Conference.
(1962–1980) Charter Members
- Bellville Blue Jays (1962–1980)
- Butler Bulldogs (1962–1980)
- North Robinson Colonel Crawford Eagles (1962–1963)
- Crestline Bulldogs (1962–1977)
- Fredericktown Freddies (1962–1977)
- Lexington Minutemen (1962–1980, competed in football 1965-1980)
- Loudonville Redbirds (1962–1980)
- Ontario Warriors (1962–1980)
- Plymouth Big Red (1962–1979)
Other Members
- Bellville Clear Fork Colts (Consolidation of Bellville and Butler, 1963–1980)
- Galion Northmor Golden Knights (1964–1967)
- Ashland Crestview Cougars (1965–1979)
- Lucas Cubs (1965–1967)
Lakeland Conference
(fall 1954-spring 1986)
- Amherst Marion L. Steele Comets (1954–1986)
- Avon Lake Shoremen (1961–1964)
- Sheffield Brookside Cardinals (1970–1986)
- Lorain Clearview Clippers (1954–1986)
- Castalia Margaretta Polar Bears (1955–1961)
- Grafton Midview Middies (1961–1986)
- Huron Tigers (1954–1968)
- New London Wildcats (1954–1970)
- North Ridgeville Rangers (1961–1986)
- Oberlin Indians (1964–1986)
- Vermilion Sailors (1954–1986)
- Wellington Dukes (1954–1986)
Lakeshore Conference
(1963–1972; 1979–1985) The Lakeshore Conference were two separate leagues made-up of schools that were in both loops. The original conference was formed in 1963 and folded in 1972 when four of its six members left. The second Lakeshore Conference came into existence around 1979 and folded after the 1985 football season.
Charter members of the original Lakeshore Conference in 1963
- Danbury Lakers (1963–72)
- Green Springs Bobcats (1963–69, merged with Clyde in 1969)
- Elmore Bulldogs (1963–68, merged with Woodville to create Woodmore in 1968)
- Northwood Rangers (1963–72) left for the Michigan-Ohio Border Conference
- Woodville Warriors (1963–68, merged with Elmore to create Woodmore in 1968)
Other members of the first original conference:
- North Baltimore Tigers (1969–72)
- Otsego Knights (spring 1967-72) left for the Suburban Lakes League
- Ottawa Hills Green Bears (1967–72) left for the MOBC
- Woodmore Wildcats (1968–72, result of consolidating Woodville and Elmore in 1968.) left for the SLL
- Grand Rapids Pirates ???? (merged into Otsego schools)
- Rudolph Westwood Warriors(?) (19??-66, merged with Bowling Green in 1966)
- Norwalk St. Paul Flyers (c. 1967-68)
Members at the time of the second dissolution:
- Danbury Lakers (1979-fall 85)
- Hopewell-Loudon Chieftains (1979-fall 85)
- North Baltimore Tigers (1979-fall 85)
- Northwood Rangers (1979-fall 85)
- Ottawa Hills Green Bears (1979-fall 85)
- St. Wendelin Mohawks (1983-fall 85)
- Seneca East Tigers (1979-fall 1985)
The league folded after the 1985 football season when Hopewell-Loudon, North Baltimore, St. Wendelin and Seneca East left for the Midland Athletic League. This left Danbury, Northwood, and Ottawa Hills as independents until Northwood joined the Suburban Lakes League in 1986 and the other two joined the Toledo Area Athletic Conference in 1988.
Six Schools Set For New League
Licking County League
(Fall 1927-Spring 1988)
- Northridge Vikings (1963-1986) Colors: Green and White
- Northridge South Red Devils (1960-1962)
- Alexandria Red Devils (1927-1960) Colors: Red and Black)
- Northridge North Blue Devils (1960-1962)
- Homer Blue Devils (1927-1960) Colors: Blue and Gold
- Hartford Yellow Jackets (1927-1960)Colors: Orange and Black
- Granville Blue Aces (1927-1950) (1963-1988) Colors: Blue and White
- Johnstown Johnnies (1927-1988) Colors: Red and White
- Licking Valley Panthers (1959-1988) Colors: Red, White and Blue
- Hanover-Toboso Panthers (1934-1959) Colors: Maroon and White
- Hanover (1927-1933)
- Toboso (1927-1933)
- Lakewood Lancers (1959-1988) Colors: Red, White and Blue
- Lynnwood-Jacksontown Trojans (1958-1959)Colors: Red and white
- Jacksontown Trojans (1927-1958) Colors: Red and White
- Hebron Trailblazers (1927-1958) Colors: blue and Gray
- Utica Redskins (1927-1988) Colors: Red and Gray
- Licking Heights Hornets (1958-1987) Colors: Maroon and Gold
- Summit Station Hornets (1927-1958) Colors: Maroon and Gold
- Watkins Memorial Warriors (1955-1988) Colors: Black and Gold
- Etna Eagles (1927-1955) Colors: Green and white
- Pataskala Blue Streaks (1927-1955) Colors: Blue and White
- Kirkersville Komets (1927-1955) Colors: Red and White
- Heath Bulldogs (1964-1988) Colors: Brown and White
- Newark Catholic Green Wave (1970-1988) Colors: Green and White
Recreating the LCL- The Licking County League will be returning to play as soon as 2013,[19] with membership already approved by Granville, Heath, Lakewood, Licking Heights, Licking Valley, Newark Catholic, Watkins Memorial, Jonstown-Monroe, and Utica.[20] As of May 17, 2011, Northridge is the only former member that has not yet decided to re-join.[21]
Lorain County Conference
(fall 1986-spring 2005)
- Avon Eagles (1986–2005)
- Sheffield Brookside Cardinals (1986–2005)
- Lorain Clearview Clippers (1986–2005)
- Elyria West Wolverines (1986–1996, closed 1996)
- Oberlin Firelands Falcons (1986–2005)
- Lagrange Keystone Wildcats (1986–2005)
- Grafton Midview Middies (1996–2005)
- Oberlin Indians (1986–2005)
- Wellington Dukes (1986–2005)
Mahoning Valley Conference
- Campbell Memorial Red Devils
- Canfield Cardinals
- Girard Indians
- Poland Seminary Bulldogs
- Salem Quakers
- Struthers Wildcats
- Warren JFK Eagles
Maumee Valley League
(19??-c. 1957)
- Whitehouse Anthony Wayne Generals (1951–53) -consolidation of Monclova, Waterville, and Whitehouse in 1951
- Archbold Blue Streaks (1953-??)
- Sylvania Burnham (19??-45)
- Delta Panthers (19??-57)
- Holland Blue Zippers (19??-59) -became Springfield High School in 1959
- Maumee Panthers (19??-45)
- Monclova
- Ottawa Hills Green Bears
- Perrysburg Yellow Jackets (19??-45)
- Point Place
- Rossford Bulldogs (19??-45)
- Holland Springfield Blue Devils (1959–62) -was previously known as Holland High School until 1959
- Swanton Bulldogs (19??-57)
- Waterville
- Whitehouse
- Toledo Whitmer Panthers (19??-45)
The MVL comprised many teams on the eastern fringes of the NWOAL and the western edges of the NLL. In 1945, Sylvania Burnham, Maumee, Perrysburg, Rossford, and Whitmer left to form the Great Northern Conference. The league eventually dissolved after Anthony Wayne and Springfield left for the Great Northern Conference/Northern Lakes League and Archbold, Delta, and Swanton went to the NWOAL.
Metropolitan Area Conference (MAC-8)
(1988-2005)
- Aurora Greenmen (1988-96)
- Beachwood Bison (1988-2005)
- Brooklyn Hurricanes (1988-2005)
- Columbia Station Columbia Raiders (1988-2005)
- Cuyahoga Heights Redskins (1988-2005)
- Gates Mills Gilmour Academy Lancers (1996-2005)
- Independence Blue Devils (1988-2005)
- Rocky River Lutheran West Longhorns (1988-2005)
- Richmond Heights Spartans (1988-2005)
Michigan-Ohio Border Conference
(1972–1981)
- Dundee (MI) Vikings (1972–1981)
- Erie-Mason (MI) Eagles (1972–1981)
- Ida (MI) Bluestreaks (1972–1981)
- Northwood Rangers (phased out membership with the 1979-80 school year, fully left in 1981)
- Ottawa Hills Green Bears (phased out membership with the 1979-80 school year, fully left in 1981)
- Ottawa Lake Whiteford (MI) Bobcats (1972-c. late 70s)
Six Schools Set For New League
Mid-Ohio Conference
(1953–1990) The Mid-Ohio Conference was founded in 1953 and remained a fairly stable league until 1977, when three teams left to join the Central Buckeye League. The league lasted as an eight-team league for much of the rest of their existence until 1990, when the four Morrow County schools left to join the newly-formed Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference. Three other teams joined the North Central Conference, while the one other, Marion Catholic, remained independent for a number of years.
Charter Members
- Ashley Elm Valley Aces (1953–1963)
- Cardington-Lincoln Pirates (1953–1990)
- Marion Catholic (formerly St. Mary 1953-57) Fighting Irish (1953–1990)
- Mount Gilead Indians (1953–1990)
- Richwood Tigers (1953–1965)
Other Members
- Delaware Olentangy Braves (1954–1970)
- Sunbury Big Walnut Golden Eagles (1954–1977)
- Ostrander Scioto Valley Rockets (1956–1963)
- Delaware Buckeye Valley Barons (Consolidation of Elm Valley, Scioto Valley and Radnor, 1963–1977)
- Sparta Highland Scots (later Fighting Scots, 1963–1990)
- Richwood North Union Wildcats (Consolidation of Richwood, Magnetic Springs, Byhalia-York and Northwestern) 1965–1977)
- Galion Northmor Golden Knights (1970–1990)
- Centerburg Trojans (1977–1981)
- Crestline Bulldogs (1977–1990)
- Fredericktown Freddies (1977–1990)
- Loudonville Redbirds (1981–1983)
- Ontario Warriors (1983–1990)
Mohican Area Conference
(1989–2004) Charter Members
- Bellville Clear Fork Colts (1984–2004)
- Loudonville Redbirds (1984–2004)
- Millersburg West Holmes Knights (1989–2003)
- Wooster Triway Titans (1989–2004)
Other Members
- Medina Buckeye Bucks (1993–2004)
- Sullivan Black River Pirates (1993–2004)
Northeastern Conference
- Ashtabula Edgewood Warriors
- Conneaut Spartans
- Ashtabula St. John Heralds
- Painesville Harvey Red Raiders
- Jefferson Falcons
Northern Border League
(1969–1978)
- Archbold Blue Streaks
- Delta Panthers
- Evergreen Vikings
- Liberty Center Tigers
- Montpelier Locomotives
- Hamler Patrick Henry Patriots
- Swanton Bulldogs
- Wauseon Indians
Archbold, Liberty Center, Montpelier, and Wauseon were dual members of the NBL and the NWOAL during the league's entire existence. Evergreen was for the first two years of the league's existence until fully staying in the NBL. See NWOAL for the league history.
Northwest Buckeye League
(football only)
- Antwerp Archers (1971-
- Convoy Crestview Knights (1969–70)
- Edon Bombers
- Sherwood Fairview Apaches (1969-??)
- Hicksville Aces
- West Unity Hilltop Cadets (1971-
- Payne Panthers
Ohio Heartland Conference
(1987–2003)
- Ashland Arrows
- Lexington Minutemen
- Mansfield Madison Comprehensive Rams
- Mansfield Malabar Falcons (1987–1989, merged with Mansfield Senior)
- Mansfield Senior Tygers
- Marion Harding Presidents
- Orrville Red Riders (1999–2003)
- Vermilion Sailors (1999–2003)
Ashland, Lexington, Madison, Mansfield Senior, and Orrville helped to form the Ohio Cardinal Conference in 2003. Vermilion is in the West Shore Conference and Marion Harding will be a member of the Greater Buckeye Conference until 2011.
Pioneer Conference
(1977–2007)
- Brunswick Blue Devils 1977-2007
- Elyria Pioneers 2003-2007
- Medina Battling Bees 1986-2007
- Parma Normandy Invaders 2003-2007
- North Royalton Bears 1977-2007
- Parma Redmen 2003-2007
- Strongsville Mustangs 1977-2007
- Parma Heights Valley Forge Patriots 2003-2007
- Berea Braves 1979-2005
- Brecksville-Broadview Heights Bees 1977-2005
- Lodi Cloverleaf Colts 1977-1997
- Middleburg Heights Midpark 1979-2005
- North Ridgeville Rangers 1997-2005
- Wadsworth Grizzlies 1977-1983
Seaway Conference
(1959–19??)
- Elmore Bulldogs (1959–1963)
- Gibsonburg Golden Bears (1959–1963)
- Danbury Lakeside Lakers (1959–1963)
- North Baltimore Tigers (1959–19??)
- Ottawa Hills Green Bears (1959–19??)
- Fostoria St. Wendelin Mohawks (1959–19??)
- Grand Rapids Pirates (1963-19??)
- Tontogany Otsego Knights (1963-19??)
Southwestern Rivers Conference
(fall 1982 - spring 2001)
- Versailles Tigers (fall 1982- spring 2001)
- St. Paris Graham Falcons (fall 1982- spring 1985, fall 1989- spring 2001)
- Tipp City Tippecanoe Red Devils (fall 1982- spring 2001)
- West Milton Milton-Union Bulldogs (fall 1982- spring 2001)
- Casstown Miami East Vikings (fall 1982- spring 2001)
- Sidney Lehman Catholic Cavaliers (fall 1982- spring 2001)
- Springfield Catholic Central Irish (fall 1982- spring 2001)
- Covington Buccaners (fall 1982- spring 1991)
- Riverside Stebbins Indians (fall 1993- spring 1997)
- Bellefontaine Benjamin Logan Raiders (fall 1997-spring 2001)
Steel Valley Conference
(1949–2009)
- Youngstown Cardinal Mooney Cardinals
- Youngstown Chaney Cowboys
- Youngstown East Panthers
- Warren John F. Kennedy Eagles (All sports except football)
- Youngstown Ursuline Fighting Irish
- Warren Warren G. Harding Raiders
- The Steel Valley Conference disbanded after the 2008-2009 school year.
Suburban Lakes League
Main article: Suburban Lakes League (OHSAA)(1972–2011)
- Pemberville Eastwood Eagles (left for the newly-created Northern Buckeye Conference in 2011)
- Bloomdale Elmwood Royals (left for the newly-created Northern Buckeye Conference in 2011)
- Genoa Area Comets (left for the newly-created Northern Buckeye Conference in 2011)
- Gibsonburg Golden Bears (left for the TAAC in 2011)
- Millbury Lake Flyers (left for the newly-created Northern Buckeye Conference in 2011)
- Tontogany Otsego Knights (left for the newly-created Northern Buckeye Conference in 2011)
- Elmore Woodmore Wildcats (left for the newly-created Northern Buckeye Conference in 2011)
Former members
- Kansas Lakota Raiders (1972-2009)
- Northwood Rangers
- Oak Harbor Rockets
Western Reserve Conference
(1996–2007)
- Barberton Magics (1996–2005)
- Lyndhurst Brush Arcs (1997–2007)
- Cuyahoga Falls Black Tigers (1996–2007)
- Hudson Explorers (1997–2007)
- Chagrin Falls Kenston Bombers (1996–2005)
- Mayfield Wildcats (1997–2007)
- Macedonia Nordonia Knights (1996–2007)
- Orange Lions (1996–1997)
- Ravenna Ravens (1996–2005)
- Kent Roosevelt Rough Riders (1996–2005)
- Solon Comets (1996–2007)
- Stow-Munroe Falls Bulldogs (1996–2007)
- Twinsburg Tigers (1996–2007)
- Chesterland West Geauga Wolverines (1996–1997)
See also
Notes and references
- ^ OHSAA. "Ohio High School Athletic Association Web site". http://www.ohsaa.org/. Retrieved 2006-12-31.
- ^ a b Amorini, Anthony (2010-07-19). "Realigned FAVC shifts to 2 divisions". The Community Press. http://communitypress.cincinnati.com/article/C2/20100719/SPT01/7190309/. Retrieved 2010-07-20. "The FAVC East Division comprises Anderson, Glen Este, Loveland, and Milford from the FAVC Buckeye and Turpin, Walnut Hills, Kings, Little Miami and Wilmington from the FAVC Cardinal. The FAVC West Division comprises Winton Woods from the FAVC Buckeye and Edgewood, Harrison, Mt. Healthy, Norwood, Northwest, Ross, and Talawanda from the FAVC Scarlet. Amelia, formerly of the FAVC Cardinal, is now part of the Southern Buckeye Conference, which leaves only five football teams in the FAVC Cardinal. The FAVC Buckeye and FAVC Scarlet remain six-team divisions for football."[dead link]
- ^ Dudukovich, Nick (2010-12-11). "New league goal: Build strong bonds". The Loveland Herald (Loveland, Ohio: The Community Press). http://communitypress.cincinnati.com/article/C2/20101211/SPT01/12110304/. Retrieved 2010-12-12. "Anderson, Glen Este, Kings, Loveland, Milford, Turpin, and Walnut Hills High Schools will leave the Fort Ancient Valley Conference and begin a new conference in the fall of 2012."
- ^ "History". Fort Ancient Valley Conference. 2006-06-14. http://www.favcsports.com/contentPage.aspx?sec=12. Retrieved 2010-10-08.
- ^ Keathley, Hank (2011-02-25). "East Canton to join IVC in 2013-14 school year - New Philadelphia, OH". The Times-Reporter. http://www.timesreporter.com/sports/x1705413930/East-Canton-to-join-IVC-in-2013-14-school-year. Retrieved 2011-05-04.
- ^ "Youngstown News, Warren Harding officially joins Lake Erie League". Vindy.com. 2009-09-08. http://www.vindy.com/news/2009/sep/08/warren-harding-officially-joins-lake-erie-league/. Retrieved 2011-05-04.
- ^ a b "N.O.C. Welcomes New Member the Mentor Cardinals!". NortheastOhioConference.org. Northeast Ohio Conference. July 6, 2011. http://northeastohioconference.org/article.cfm?id=178. Retrieved July 20, 2011.
- ^ "Northeast Ohio Conference accepts Shaker Heights". Plain Dealer. 17 December 2010. http://highschoolsports.cleveland.com/news/article/4317157800761897587/northeast-ohio-conference-accepts-shaker-heights/. Retrieved 21 December 2010.
- ^ http://www.recordpub.com/news/sports_article/5059839
- ^ "Ohio High Forums". Jjhuddle.com. http://www.jjhuddle.com/forums/showthread.php?t=257509. Retrieved 2011-05-04.
- ^ http://www.jjhuddle.com/forums/showthread.php?t=257665
- ^ http://www.ovac.org/School/Details/63
- ^ Keathley, Hank (2011-02-25). "East Canton to join IVC in 2013-14 school year - New Philadelphia, OH". The Times-Reporter. http://www.timesreporter.com/sports/x1705413930/East-Canton-to-join-IVC-in-2013-14-school-year. Retrieved 2011-05-04.
- ^ http://www.recordpub.com/news/sports_article/5059839
- ^ http://www.sportsink.com/259/3663/ptc-looking-at-barberton-nw-aquinas-and-lake-center/Default.aspx
- ^ "Buckeye Bucks Football: Team History". Eteamz.com. http://www.eteamz.com/BuckeyeBucks/news/index.cfm?cat=212261. Retrieved 2011-05-04.
- ^ W.A.O. (April 1896). "Athletics in the High Schools of Cincinnati". Mind and Body: a Monthly Journal Devoted to Physical Education 3 (26): 32. http://books.google.com/books?id=KAwCAAAAYAAJ&pg=RA1-PA32. "On the 23d day of March, 1896 ... Hughes, Woodward, and Walnut Hills High School, and Franklin and Technical School, met and formed the ‘Interscholastic Athletic Association of Cincinnati.’"
- ^ Shotwell, John Brough (1902). A History of the Schools of Cincinnati. Cincinnati, Ohio: Cincinnati School Life Company. p. 599. http://books.google.com/books?id=5C44AAAAMAAJ&pg=PA599. "In the past St. Xavier’s College, the Ohio Military Institute, and Covington High School have been members of the association."
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- ^ 7:00 am (2011-03-22). "Licking County League 'a done deal' / Mount Vernon News". Mountvernonnews.com. http://www.mountvernonnews.com/Sports/11/03/22/licking-county-league-a-done-deal. Retrieved 2011-05-04.
- ^ http://www.newarkadvocate.com/article/20110427/SPORTS/110427019/Licking-Heights-latest-join-Licking-County-League-?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Ctext%7CFrontpage
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