OHSAA Central Region athletic conferences
This is a list of high school athletic conferences in the Central Region of Ohio, as defined by the OHSAA.[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.
Central Catholic League
- Columbus Bishop Hartley Hawks (1957-)
- Columbus Bishop Ready Silver Knights (1960-)
- Columbus Bishop Watterson Eagles (1955-)
- Columbus Columbus School for Girls Unicorns (1898-)
- Columbus St. Charles Cardinals (1923-)
- Columbus St. Francis DeSales Stallions (1960-)
Former members
- Columbus Holy Family Falcons (1928–60)
- Columbus Holy Rosary Royals (1928–66, consolidated into Father Wehrle)
- Newark Catholic Green Wave (1928-53 as St. Francis, 1991-2003)
- Columbus St. Mary (1928–66, consolidated into Father Wehrle)
- Zanesville St. Nicholas Flyers (1928–50, consolidated into Bishop Rosecrans)
- Zanesville St. Thomas Aquinas Irish (1928–44, 1946–50, consolidated into Bishop Rosecrans)
- Mount Vernon St. Vincent De Paul Blue Streaks (1928–53)
- Zanesville Bishop Rosecrans Bishops (1950–77, 1979-2007)
- Springfield Catholic Central Fighting Irish (1951–53)
- Lancaster St. Mary Saints (1951–53)
- Marion St. Mary Fighting Irish (1951–53)
- New Lexington St. Aloysius Blue Knights (1955-??)
- Columbus Father Wehrle Wolverines (1966–91, school closed)
- Columbus Worthington Christian High School Warriors (2007–13)
Columbus City League
North Division
- Columbus Beechcroft Cougars (1976-)
- Columbus Centennial Stars (1976-)
- Columbus East Tigers (1924-)
- Columbus Linden McKinley Panthers (1928-)
- Columbus North International Lions (2010-)
- Columbus Mifflin Punchers (1973-)
- Columbus Northland Vikings (1965-)
- Columbus Whetstone Braves (1961-)
South Division
- Columbus Africentric Nubians (1999-)
- Columbus Briggs Bruins (1962-)
- Columbus Eastmoor Academy Warriors (1956-)
- Columbus Independence 76ers (1976-)
- Columbus Marion-Franklin Red Devils (1953-)
- Columbus South Bulldogs (1922-)
- Columbus Walnut Ridge Scots (1961-)
- Columbus West Cowboys (1922-)
Former members
- Columbus Central Pirates (1922-1982)
- Columbus North Polar Bears (1924-1979)
- Columbus Mohawk Indians (1955–89)
- Columbus Brookhaven Bearcats (1963-2014)
Independents
- Powell Village Academy Griffins (No football)
Knox-Morrow Athletic Conference
Set to start in 2017, the league was founded by members of the Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference's Blue Division.
- Cardington-Lincoln Pirates (2017-)
- Centerburg Trojans (2017-)
- Danville Blue Devils (2017-)
- Howard East Knox Bulldogs (2017-)
- Fredericktown Freddies (2017-)
- Sparta Highland Fighting Scots (2017-)
- Mount Gilead Indians (2017-)
- Galion Northmor Golden Knights (2017-)
Licking County League
The league has two incarnations, the first lasting from 1927 to 1991. The second incarnation began 23 years later after travel and budget concerns brought together the ten schools that had made up league membership until 1986. The league is split into two divisions - Big School and Small School.[2]
Big School
- Granville Blue Aces (1927-1950, 1963-1991, 2013-) Colors: Blue and White
- Hebron Lakewood Lancers (1959-1991, 2013-) Colors: Red, White and Blue
- Pataskala Licking Heights Hornets (1927-1983, 2013-, changed name from Summit Station 1958) Colors: Maroon and Gold
- Newark Licking Valley Panthers (1959-1991, 2013-) Colors: Red, White and Blue
- Pataskala Watkins Memorial Warriors (1955-1991, 2013-) Colors: Black and Gold
Small School
- Heath Bulldogs (1964-1991, 2013-) Colors: Brown and White
- Johnstown-Monroe Johnnies (1927-1991, 2013-) Colors: Red and White
- Newark Catholic Green Wave (1973-1991, 2013-) Colors: Green and White
- Johnstown Northridge Vikings (1963-1986, 2013-) Colors: Green and White
- Utica Redskins (1927-1991, 2013-) Colors: Red and Gray
Former members
- Alexandria Red Devils (1927-1962, renamed Northridge South 1960, consolidated into Northridge) Colors: Red and Black
- Etna Eagles (1927-1955, consolidated into Watkins Memorial) Colors: Green and white
- Hanover Panthers (1927-1959, renamed Hanover-Toboso 1934, consolidated into Licking Valley) Colors: Maroon and White
- Hartford Yellow Jackets (1927-1960, consolidated into Northridge North) Colors: Orange and Black
- Hebron Trailblazers (1927-1958, consolidated into Lynnwood-Jacksontown) Colors: blue and Gray
- Homer Blue Devils (1927-1962, renamed Northridge North 1960, consolidated into Northride) Colors: Blue and Gold
- Jacksontown Trojans (1927-1959, renamed Lynnwood-Jacksontown 1958, consolidated into Lakewood) Colors: Red and White
- Kirkersville Komets (1927-1955, consolidated into Watkins Memorial) Colors: Red and White
- Pataskala Blue Streaks (1927-1955, consolidated into Watkins Memorial) Colors: Blue and White
- Toboso (1927-1934, consolidated into Hanover-Toboso)
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 (1990-2017, to Knox-Morrow Conference)
- Centerburg Trojans (2013-17, to Knox-Morrow Conference)
- Howard East Knox Bulldogs (2014-17, to Knox-Morrow Conference)
- Marion Elgin Comets (1990-2017, to Northwest Central Conference)
- Fredericktown Freddies (2013-17, to Knox-Morrow Conference)
- Sparta Highland Fighting Scots (1990-2017, to Knox-Morrow Conference)
- Mount Gilead Indians (1990-2017, to Knox-Morrow Conference)
- Galion Northmor Golden Knights (1990-2017, to Knox-Morrow Conference)
Red Division
- Delaware Buckeye Valley Barons (1990-)
- Milford Center Fairbanks Panthers (2013-17, to Ohio Heritage Conference)
- Galion Tigers (2014-)[3]
- Plain City Jonathan Alder Pioneers (2013-17, to Central Buckeye Conference)
- Richwood North Union Wildcats (1990-)
- Marion Pleasant Spartans (1990-)
- Caledonia River Valley Vikings (1990-)
- Marion Harding Presidents (2014- all sports, 2015- in football)
Future Members
- Bellville Clear Fork Colts (2017-)
- Ontario Warriors (2017-)
Former members
- Morral Ridgedale Rockets (1990-2014)
- Upper Sandusky Rams (2014 football season only)
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
- Groveport Madison Christian Eagles
- Plain City Shekinah Christian School Flames
- Westerville Northside Christian Lions
Former members
- Lancaster Fairfield Christian Knights
- Grove City Christian Eagles
Mid-State League
Buckeye Division
- Amanda Amanda-Clearcreek Aces (1958-)
- Carroll Bloom-Carroll Bulldogs (Carroll before 1968, 1958-)
- Circleville Tigers (1990-)
- Lancaster Fairfield Union Falcons (1957-)
- Columbus Hamilton Township Rangers (1981-)
- Baltimore Liberty Union Lions (1949-)
- Circleville Logan Elm Braves (1973-)
- Ashville Teays Valley Vikings (1984-)
Cardinal Division
- Sugar Grove Berne Union Rockets (1953-)
- Lancaster Fairfield Christian Academy Knights (2013-)
- Lancaster Fisher Catholic Irish (1964-)
- Grove City Christian Eagles (2013-)
- Canal Winchester Harvest Preparatory Warriors (2003-)
- Millersport Lakers (1957-)
Ohio Division
- Bexley Lions (2003-)
- Gahanna Columbus Academy Vikings (1949-1957, 2003-)
- Grandview Heights Bobcats (2003-)
- London Red Raiders (2013-)
- London Madison-Plains Golden Eagles (2013-2017)
- West Jefferson Roughriders (1949-1956, 2006-2017)
- Whitehall-Yearling Rams (2003-)
- Worthington Christian Warriors (2013-)
Future Members
- Zanesville Bishop Rosecrans Bishops (2017-) (Cardinal)
- Upper Arlington The Wellington School Jaguars (2017-) (Cardinal)
Former members
- Canal Winchester Indians (1957-1964, 1966-2012)
- Pickerington Tigers (1966-1981)
- Pataskala Licking Heights Hornets (1984-2012)
- New Albany Eagles (1990-2006)
- Granville Blue Aces (1991-2013)
- Heath Bulldogs (1991-2013)
- Hebron Lakewood Lancers (2003-2013)
- Newark Licking Valley Panthers (2003-2013)
- Newark Catholic Green Wave (2003-2013)
Ohio Capital Conference
Main article: Ohio Capital Conference
Conference realigned in 2012-13.
Conference realigned again in 2016-2017. [4]
Five Divisions, Six Schools per Division, except for the Cardinal which has Seven Schools, the Ohio, Central, Cardinal, Capital, and Buckeye.
The Buckeye Division, existed from 2004/05 through 2007/08 school years, was discontinued from 2008/09 through 2015/16
Buckeye Division
- Lewis Center Olentangy Braves (1997-)
- Powell Olentangy Liberty Patriots (2004-)
- Lewis Center Olentangy Orange Pioneers (2008-)
- Westerville Central Warhawks (2004-)
- Westerville North Warriors (1977-)
- Westerville South Wildcats (1968-)
Capital Division
- Sunbury Big Walnut Golden Eagles (1997-)
- Canal Winchester Indians (2013-)
- Columbus Franklin Heights Falcons (1981-)
- Groveport-Madison Cruisers (1974-)
- New Albany Eagles (2006-)
- Newark Wildcats (1995-)
Cardinal Division
- Delaware Hayes Pacers (1968-)
- Dublin Jerome Celtics (2004-)
- Dublin Scioto Irish (1995-)
- Hilliard Bradley Jaguars (2009-)
- Hilliard Darby Panthers (1997-)
- Worthington Thomas Worthington Cardinals (1968-)
- Worthington Kilbourne Wolves (1991-)
Central Division
- Grove City Central Crossing Comets (2002-)
- Dublin Coffman Shamrocks (1991-)
- Hilliard Davidson Wildcats (1974-)
- Marysville Monarchs (1991-)
- Upper Arlington Golden Bears (1981-)
- Galloway Westland Cougars (1970-)
Ohio Division
- Gahanna Lincoln Golden Lions (1968-)
- Grove City Greyhounds (1981-)
- Lancaster Golden Gales (1997-)
- Pickerington Central Tigers (1981-)
- Pickerington North Panthers (2004-)
- Reynoldsburg Raiders (1968-)
Former Members
- Grove City Pleasant View Panthers (1968-1970). The school became a Junior High only. District built new school, Galloway Westland Cougars, to replace it.
- Whitehall-Yearling Rams (1968-2001). Now competing in the Mid-State League (Ohio Division).
- Chillicothe Cavaliers (1976–2006). Now competing in the South Central Ohio League (SCOL).
- Pataskala Watkins Memorial Warriors (1989-2013). Now competing in the Licking County League (LCL).
- Mount Vernon Yellow Jackets (1968-2016). Now competing in the Ohio Cardinal Conference.
Defunct conferences
see Defunct Ohio high school athletic conferences
See also
Notes and references
- ↑ OHSAA. "Ohio High School Athletic Association Web site". Retrieved 2006-12-31.
- ↑ http://www.newarkadvocate.com/story/sports/high-school/2014/09/19/big-changes-coming-licking-county-league/15917651/
- ↑ "Looks Like Galion Will Be MOAC Bound". GalionLive. Retrieved 2014-03-24.
- ↑ http://www.ohiocapitalconference.org/occ-realignment.html
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