OHSAA Northeast Region athletic conferences

This is a list of high school athletic conferences in the Northeast 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.

## Akron City Series

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Main article: Akron City Series

* Akron Buchtel Griffins (1931-)
* Akron East Dragons (1918-)
* Akron Ellet Orangemen (1971-)
* Akron Firestone Falcons (1963-)
* Akron Garfield Golden Rams (2017–, known as Kenmore–Garfield 2017–2022)
* Akron North Vikings (1915-)

Former members

* Akron Central Wildcats (1915-1970, consolidated into Central-Hower)
* Akron Central-Hower Eagles (1970-2006, closed)
* Akron Hower Buccaneers (1927-1970, consolidated into Central-Hower)
* Akron Kenmore Cardinals (1929-2017, consolidated into Kenmore–Garfield)
* Akron Garfield Golden Rams (1926-2017, consolidated into Kenmore–Garfield)
* Akron South Cavaliers or Big Blue (1915-1980, closed)
* Akron West Cowboys (1915-1953, closed)

## All-American Conference

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Main article: All-American Conference

* Austintown-Fitch Falcons (2011- [Football, 2015-])
* Youngstown Boardman Spartans (2014- [Football, 2015-])
* Canfield Cardinals (2008-)
* Warren Howland Tigers (2008- [Football, 2008-2026])
* Warren G. Harding Raiders (2014-)

### Future Members

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* Louisville Leopards (2027-)

Former members

* Salem Quakers (2008–2011, to Northeastern Buckeye Conference) White Division 2008–11.
* Lisbon Beaver Local Beavers (played concurrently in OVAC, 2008–2013, to Buckeye 8 Athletic League) Red Division 2008–11, American Division 2011–13.
* Girard Indians (2008-2018, to Northeast 8 Conference)
* Hubbard Eagles (2008-2018, to Northeast 8 Conference)
* Jefferson Area Falcons (2011-2018, to Northeast 8 Conference)
* Cortland Lakeview Bulldogs (2008-2018, to Northeast 8 Conference)
* Niles McKinley Red Dragons (2008-2018, to Northeast 8 Conference)
* Poland Poland Seminary Bulldogs (2008-2018, to Northeast 8 Conference)
* Struthers Wildcats (2008-2018), to Northeast 8 Conference)
* Ashtabula Edgewood Warriors (2014-2019, to Chagrin Valley Conference)
* Ashtabula Lakeside Dragons (2015-2019, to Chagrin Valley Conference)
* Youngstown East Golden Bears (2014-19 [Football, 2015-19], to Steel Valley Conference)
* Brookfield Warriors (2014-2020, to Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference)
* Campbell Memorial Red Devils (2008-2020, to Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference)
* Champion Golden Flashes (2008-2020, to Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference)
* Columbiana Crestview Rebels (2019-2020, to Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference)
* Leavittsburg LaBrae Vikings (2008-2020, to Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference)
* Liberty Leopards (2008-2020, to Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference)
* Newton Falls Tigers (2008-2020, to Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference)
* Warren Howland Tigers Football, 2008-2026 to Eastern Buckeye Conference)

## Chagrin Valley Conference

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Main article: Chagrin Valley Conference

Chagrin Division

* Gates Mills Hawken Hawks (1996-)
* Rocky River Lutheran West Longhorns (2019-)
* Painesville Harvey Red Raiders (2009-)
* Pepper Pike Orange Lions (1964-1996, 1998-)1
* Perry Pirates (1996-)
* Chesterland West Geauga Wolverines (1963-1996, 1998-)1

Metro Division

* Brooklyn Hurricanes (2019-)
* Beachwood Bison (2005-)
* Cuyahoga Heights Red Wolves (2005-)
* Independence Blue Devils (2005-)
* Richmond Heights Spartans (2005-)
* Garfield Heights Trinity Trojans (2019-)
* Wickliffe Blue Devils (1980-)

Valley Division

* Burton Berkshire Badgers (1996-)
* Kirtland Hornets (1996-)
* Crestwood Red Devils (2020-)
* Fairview Warriors (2023-)
* Chagrin Falls Tigers (1964-)
* Rootstown Rovers (2025-)

Lake Division

* Conneaut Spartans (2023-)
* Madison Blue Streaks (2023-)
* Ashtabula Edgewood Warriors (2019-)
* Geneva Eagles (2015-)
* Jefferson Area Falcons (2023-)
* Ashtabula Lakeside Dragons (2019-)

Former members

* Aurora Greenmen (1964-1983, to East Suburban, 1996–2015, to Suburban)
* Middlefield Cardinal Huskies (1996-2025, to Northeastern Athletic Conference)
* Chardon Hilltoppers (1964-1980, to East Suburban, 1983–1996, to Premier Athletic Conference 1998)
* Fairport Harbor Fairport Harding Skippers (2005-2020)
* Bainbridge Kenston Bombers (1964-1996, to Western Reserve, 2005–2015, to Western Reserve)
* Newbury Black Knights (1998-2014, to Northeastern Athletic Conference; school closed in 2020)
* Solon Comets (1964-1996, to Western Reserve)
* Twinsburg Tigers (1964-1996, to Western Reserve)
* Orwell Grand Valley Mustangs (1998-2009, 2019-2024) to Northeastern Athletic Conference)

## Cleveland Senate Athletic League

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Main article: Senate Athletic League

* Cleveland John Adams Rebels (1923–95, 2006-)
* Cleveland Jane Addams Executives (1985-, no football)
* Cleveland Collinwood Railroaders (1924-)
* Cleveland East Technical Scarabs (1908-)
* Cleveland Glenville Tarblooders (1905-)
* Cleveland Max S. Hayes Lakers (1957-, no football)
* Cleveland John F. Kennedy Fighting Eagles (1966-)
* Cleveland Martin Luther King, Jr. Crusaders (1972-, no football)
* Cleveland Lincoln-West Wolverines (1961-)
* Cleveland John Marshall Lawyers (1936-)
* Cleveland James F. Rhodes Rams (1936-)
* Cleveland John Hay Hornets (1936-)

Former members:

* Cleveland Aviation Thunderbirds (1965–95)
* Cleveland Benedictine Bengals (1936–72)
* Cleveland Cathedral Latin Lions (1936–67)
* Cleveland Central Trojans (1904–52)
* Cleveland East Blue Bombers (1904-2010)
* Parma Heights Holy Name Green Wave (1936–67)
* Cleveland Lincoln Wolverines (1936–70)
* Cleveland St. Ignatius Wildcats (1936–67)
* Cleveland South Flyers (1904-2010)
* Cleveland West Cowboys (1904–61)
* Cleveland West Technical Warriors (1904–95)
* Cleveland Whitney M. Young Warriors (2004-2018)

## Cleveland West Conference

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Main article: Cleveland West Conference

* Bay Village Bay Rockets (2024-)
* Buckeye Bucks (2024-)
* Lakewood Rangers (2024-)
* North Olmsted Eagles (2024-)
* Parma Normandy Invaders (2024-)
* Parma Heights Valley Forge Patriots (2024-)
* Rocky River Pirates (2024-)
* Westlake Demons (2024-)

## Eastern Buckeye Conference

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Main article: Eastern Buckeye Conference

* Alliance Aviators (2018-)
* Carrollton Warriors (2018-)
* Lexington Township Marlington Dukes (2018-)
* Minerva Lions (2018-)
* Salem Quakers (2018-)
* Beloit West Branch Warriors (2018-)

### Future Members

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* Warren Howland Tigers (2026)

## Eastern Ohio Athletic Conference

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The Eastern Ohio Athletic Conference league was formed after the Inter-Tri County League split into two separate conferences for the 2017–18 school year.

* Columbiana Clippers (2017–)
* Lisbon David Anderson Blue Devils (2017–)
* East Palestine Bulldogs (2017–)
* Leetonia Bears (2017–)
* Salineville Southern Local Indians (2017–)
* Hanoverton United Golden Eagles (2017–)
* Wellsville Tigers (2017–)
* Youngstown Valley Christian Eagles (2020–)

Former Members

* Toronto Red Knights (2017–2019, concurrent with OVAC)

## Federal League

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Main article: Federal League (OHSAA)

* Canton McKinley Bulldogs (2003– Football 2004-)
* Plain GlenOak Golden Eagles (1975–)
* Green Bulldogs (2015-)
* Jackson Polar Bears (1964–)
* Lake Blue Streaks (1987–)
* North Canton Hoover Vikings (1968–)
* Perry Panthers (1964–)

Former members

* Canton South Wildcats (1964–1990, to Northeastern Buckeye)
* Navarre Fairless Falcons (1964–1976, to All-Ohio)
* Canton Glenwood Eagles (1964–1975, consolidated into GlenOak)
* Lexington Marlington Dukes (1964–1985, to Senate)
* Magnolia Sandy Valley Cardinals (1964–1968, to Senate)
* Louisville Leopards (1968–1990, to Northeastern Buckeye)
* Canton Oakwood Golden Raiders (1968–1975, consolidated into GlenOak)
* Alliance Aviators (1983–2003, to Metro Athletic)
* New Philadelphia Quakers (1987–1997, to East Central Ohio)
* Canton Timken Trojans (1987–1995)
* Wooster Generals (1987–2003, to Ohio Cardinal)
* Austintown-Fitch Falcons (2003–2011, to All-American football 2004-2011)
* Boardman Spartans (2003–2012, football 2004-2014)

## Great Lakes League (ice hockey)

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Ice hockey only league. see [1]

* Gates Mills Gilmour Academy Lancers
* Parma Padua Franciscan Bruins
* Shaker Heights Shaker Heights High School Red Raiders
* Hunting Valley University School Preppers
* Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit Warriors

## Greater Cleveland Conference

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Main article: Greater Cleveland Conference

This conference has two incarnations. The first version lasted until 1998, and the second was begun by remaining members of the Northeast Ohio Conference in 2015.

### Second version

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* Brunswick Blue Devils (2015-)
* Cleveland Heights Tigers (2023-)
* Euclid Panthers (2015-)
* Lorain Titans (2025-)
* Medina Bees (2015-2026)
* Mentor Cardinals (2015-)
* Shaker Heights Red Raiders (2023-)
* Strongsville Mustangs (2015-)

### First version (1950-98)

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* Bedford Bearcats (1950-1998, to Lake Erie)
* Berea Braves (1950-1975, to Lake Erie)
* Euclid Panthers (1950-1998, to Lake Erie)
* Garfield Heights Bulldogs (1950-1968, to Lake Erie)
* Maple Heights Mustangs (1950-1998, to Lake Erie)
* Middleburg Heights Midpark Meteors (1950-1975, to Lake Erie)
* Willoughby Union Rangers (1950–58, split into Eastlake North and Willoughby South)
* Eastlake North Rangers (1958-1998, to Premier)
* Mentor Cardinals (1968-1993, to Lake Erie)
* Mayfield Wildcats (1968-1998, to Western Reserve)
* Willoughby South Rebels (1968-1998, to Premier)
* Lyndhurst Brush Arcs (1975-1998, to Western Reserve)
* Macedonia Nordonia Knights (1994-1997, to Western Reserve)

## Independents

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* Lyndhurst Brush Arcs
* Canton Central Catholic Crusaders
* Willoughby Cornerstone Christian Patriots (no football)
* Beachwood Fuchs Mizrachi Mayhem (no football)
* Shaker Heights Hathaway Brown School Blazers (girls' only; no football)
* Shaker Heights Laurel School Gators (girls' only; no football)
* Columbiana Heartland Christian School Lions (no football)
* Canton Heritage Christian School Conquerors (no football)
* Lakewood St. Edward Eagles
* Cleveland St. Ignatius Wildcats
* Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary Fighting Irish
* Hunting Valley University Preppers
* Massillon Washington Tigers
* Louisville Leopards
* Akron Archbishop Hoban Knights
* Cleveland Heights Lutheran East Falcons
* Cleveland St. Joseph Academy Jaguars (girls' only; no football)
* Cleveland Central Catholic Ironmen
* Gates Mills Gilmour Academy Lancers
* Rocky River Magnificat Blue Streaks (girls' only; no football)
* Cleveland Villa Angela-St. Joseph Vikings
* Lake Township Lake Center Christian Tigers
* Mogadore Wildcats
* Louisville St. Thomas Aquinas Knights
* Warren John F. Kennedy Eagles
* East Cleveland Shaw Cardinals
* Warrensville Heights Tigers
* Bedford Bearcats
* Maple Heights Mustangs
* Garfield Heights Bulldogs

## Lake Effect Conference

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* Willoughby Andrews Osborne Academy Phoenix (2012-)
* Elyria First Baptist Christian Sabres (2012-)
* Elyria Open Door Christian Patriots (2012-)
* Austinburg Grand River Eagles (2012-)
* North Olmsted HEARTS for Jesus Christ Guardians (2012-)
* Cleveland Horizon Science Dragons (2012-)
* North Ridgeville Lake Ridge Academy Royals (2016-)
* Sagamore Hills Lawrence Lions (2012-)
* Cleveland St. Martin De Porres Lions (2012-)
* Cleveland Northeast Ohio College Prep Knights (2012-)
* Cleveland Bard Early College Raptors (2012-)

This conference does not include football. Only Cleveland St. Martin De Porres, North Ridgeville Lake Ridge Academy, Open Door Christian, and Willoughby Andrews Osborne Academy are current members of the OHSAA.

## Lorain County League/Conference

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Main article: Lorain County League

Originally began in 1924 as one of the small-school county leagues, the league survived the consolidation wave until 1961, when the schools who weren't already aligned with the Inland Conference joined the Lakeland Conference. The conference revived itself in 1986, as the Lakeland collapsed, and the schools banded together for roughly two decades until the schools split, this time to help form the Patriot Athletic and West Shore conferences. The third and current version of the league formed in 2019 from the remnants of the Patriot Athletic Conference.

Third Version (Lorain County League, 2019-)

* Sullivan Black River Pirates (2019-)
* Sheffield Brookside Cardinals (2019-)
* Lorain Clearview Clippers (2019-)
* Columbia Station Columbia Raiders (2019-)
* Oberlin Firelands Falcons (2019-)
* LaGrange Keystone Wildcats (2019-)
* Oberlin Phoenix (2019-)
* Wellington Dukes (2019-)

Second Version (Lorain County Conference, 1986-2005)

* Avon Eagles (1986–2005, to West Shore)
* Sheffield Brookside Cardinals (1986–2005, to Patriot)
* Lorain Clearview Clippers (1986–2005, to Patriot)
* Oberlin Firelands Falcons (1986–2005, to West Shore)
* LaGrange Keystone Wildcats (1986–2005, to Patriot)
* Oberlin Indians (1986–2005, to Patriot)
* Wellington Dukes (1986–2005, to Patriot)
* Elyria West Wolverines (1986–1996, school closed, consolidated into Elyria)
* Grafton Midview Middies (1996–2005, to West SHore)

First Version (Lorain County League, 1924–61)

* Avon Eagles1 (1924–61, to Inland)
* Avon Lake Shoremen (1924–1961, to Lakeland)
* Belden Bees (1924–55, consolidated into Midview)
* Brighton Bears (1924–52, consolidated into Wellington)
* Sheffield Brookside Cardinals1 (1924–61, to Inland)
* Brownhelm Bombers (1924–52, consolidated into Firelands)
* Kipton Camden Knights (1924–52, consolidated into Firelands)
* Columbia Station Columbia Raiders1 (1924–61, to Inland)
* Grafton Eaton Eels (1924–55, consolidated into Midview)
* Grafton Comets (1924–55, consolidated into Midview)
* Henrietta Hawks (1924–52, consolidated into Firelands)
* LaGrange Wildcats (1924–59, consolidated into Keystone)
* North Ridgeville Rangers (1924–27, to NOAL, 1933–61, to Lakeland)
* Penfield Bombers (1924–59, consolidated into Keystone)
* South Amherst Cavaliers1 (1924–61, to Inland)
* Wellington Dukes (1924–27, to NOAL)
* Lorain Clearview Clippers (1928–38, to NOAL, 1947–53, to Lakeland)
* Oberlin Firelands Falcons1 (1952–61, to Inland)
* Grafton Midview Middies (1955–61, to Lakeland)
* Lagrange Keystone Wildcats2 (1959–61)

1. Concurrent with Inland Conference 1957–61.
2. Concurrent with Inland Conference 1959–61.

Division Alignments

| LCL Divisions 1924-38

Eastern  | Western
Avon  | Brighton
Avon Lake  | Brownhelm
Belden  | Camden
Brookside  | Clearview (1928–38)
Columbia  | Henrietta
Eaton  | LaGrange (1933–38)
Grafton  | Oberlin (1924–37)
LaGrange (1928–33)  | Penfield
North Ridgeville (1924–27, 1933-)  | South Amherst
| Wellington (1924–27)

| LCL Divisions 1938-47

Northeast  | Southeast  | West
Avon  | Belden  | Brighton
Avon Lake  | Columbia  | Brownhelm
Brookside  | Grafton  | Camden
Eaton  | LaGrange  | Henrietta
North Ridgeville  | Penfield  | South Amherst

LCL Divisions 1947-55

Eastern  | Western
Avon  | Brighton (1947–52)
Avon Lake  | Brownhelm (1947–52)
Belden  | Brookside (1952–55)
Brookside (1947–52)  | Camden (1947–52)
Columbia  | Clearview (1948–53)
Eaton  | Firelands (1952-)
Grafton  | Henrietta (1947–52)
North Ridgeville  | LaGrange
| Penfield
| South Amherst

## Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference

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Main article: Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference

The Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference was formed after the Inter-Tri County League split into two separate conferences for the 2017–18 school year. In 2020, the former Blue tier of the All-American Conference joined to create a new Grey tier.

Map of the Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference's members.

Grey Tier

* Brookfield Warriors (2020-)
* Warren Champion Golden Flashes (2020–)
* Columbiana Crestview Rebels (2020–)
* Garrettsville Garfield G-Men (2021–)
* Leavittsburg LaBrae Vikings (2020–)
* Youngstown Liberty Leopards (2020–)
* Newton Falls Tigers (2020–)
* Ravenna Southeast Pirates (2024-)

Scarlet Tier

* North Jackson Jackson-Milton Blue Jays (2017–)
* Lowellville Rockets (2017–)
* McDonald Blue Devils (2017–)
* Sebring McKinley Trojans (2017–2023 Football) (2017-)
* Campbell Memorial Red Devils (2020-)
* Mineral Ridge Rams (2017–)
* New Middletown Springfield Tigers (2017–)
* Atwater Waterloo Vikings (2017–)
* Berlin Center Western Reserve Blue Devils (2017–)

## Metro Athletic Conference

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Main article: Metro Athletic Conference (Ohio)

* Westfield Township Cloverleaf Colts (2020-)
* Coventry Comets (2020-2026)
* Brimfield Field Falcons (2020-)
* Norton Panthers (2020-)
* Ravenna Ravens (2020-)
* Lakemore Springfield Spartans (2020-)
* Streetsboro Rockets (2020-)
* Cuyahoga Falls Woodridge Bulldogs (2020-)

Future Members

* Cuyahoga Falls Black Tigers (2027–)
* Kent Roosevelt Roughriders (2027–)
* Tallmadge Blue Devils (2027–)

## North Coast Conference

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This article is about the Ohio high school athletic conference in play since 2024. For the former North Coast League, see Ohio Northeast Region defunct athletic conferences § North Coast League. For NCAA Division III conference, see North Coast Athletic Conference.

OHSAA Northeast Region athletic conferencesAssociation| OHSAA

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Founded| 2023
Sports fielded|

* 10
* men's: 10
* women's: 9

No. of teams| 7
Region| Ohio

The North Coast Conference is a high school athletic conference for private schools in Greater Cleveland, Ohio. The conference began play in the 2024–25 school year.[2]

School  | Nickname  | Location  | Colors  | Tenure  | Notes

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Beaumont School | Bluestreaks  | Cleveland Hts. | Blue & White
| 2024–  | Girls' sports only
Benedictine | Bengals  | Cleveland | Columbia Blue & White
| 2025-  | Boys' sports only. Benedictine will not join the league for football until 2027.
Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy | Royals  | Cuyahoga Falls | Blue & White
| 2024–  |
Elyria Catholic High School | Panthers  | Elyria | Green & White
| 2024–  |
Holy Name High School | Green Wave  | Parma Hts. | Green & White
| 2024–  |
Lake Catholic High School | Cougars  | Mentor | Forest Green & Gray
| 2024–  |
Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin High School | Lions  | Chardon | Blue & Gold
| 2024–  |
Padua Franciscan High School | Bruins  | Parma | Brown & White
| 2024–  |

### Future members

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School  | Nickname  | Location  | Colors  | Tenure  | Notes

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Lutheran West | Longhorns  | Rocky River | Red & White
| 2027–  |

## Northeast 8 Athletic Conference

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Main article: Northeast 8 Athletic Conference

* Girard Indians (2018-)
* Hubbard Eagles (2018-)
* Cortland Lakeview Bulldogs (2018-)
* Niles McKinley Red Dragons (2018-)
* Poland Poland Seminary Bulldogs (2018-)
* Canfield South Range Raiders (2018-)
* Struthers Wildcats (2018-)

### Former Members

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* Jefferson Area Falcons (2018-2023 to CVC)

## Northeastern Athletic Conference

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Main article: Northeastern Athletic Conference

[3] The Northeastern Athletic Conference is a high school athletic conference made up of several schools from Trumbull, Portage, Ashtabula and Lake Counties in Ohio. They compete in the Ohio High School Athletic Association.

Stripes Division

* Ashtabula St. John Fighting Heralds (2022-)
* Bristolville Bristol Panthers (2002-)
* Southington Chalker Wildcats (2002-)
* Lordstown Red Devils (2002-)
* North Bloomfield Bloomfield Cardinals (2002-)
* Windham Bombers (2013-)

Stars Division

* Andover Pymatuning Valley Lakers (2002-)
* Cortland Maplewood Rockets (2002-)
* Fairport Harbor Fairport Harding Skippers (2020-)
* Kinsman Badger Braves (2003-)
* Vienna Mathews Mustangs (2003-)
* Orwell Grand Valley Mustangs (2009-2019; 2024-)
* Middlefield Cardinal Huskies (2025-)

FOOTBALL ONLY

* Andover Pymatuning Valley Lakers (2009-)
* Ashtabula St. John Fighting Heralds (2022-)
* Fairport Harbor Fairport Harding Skippers (2020-2026)
* Vienna Mathews Mustangs (2009-)
* Windham Bombers (2013-)
* Orwell Grand Valley Mustangs (2009-2019; 2024-)
* Middlefield Cardinal Huskies (2025-)

Former Members

* Cleveland Heights Lutheran East Falcons (2009-2012 FOOTBALL ONLY; moved to freelance)
* Thompson Ledgemont Redskins (2008-2015; school closed following a territory transfer to Berkshire Local Schools in Burton)
* Newbury Black Knights (2014-2020; school closed following a territory transfer to West Geauga Local Schools in Chesterland)
* Southington Chalker Wildcats (football only - 2009-2020; School announced in 2021 that their football program would be suspended due to low numbers. in 2022, Chalker signed a 3-year deal to become a club sport only playing a Junior Varsity and Freshman schedule. as of 2024, Chalker will remain out of the conference as a football team for a few more years, joining the Northern 8 Football Conference.)

## Northern 8 Football Conference

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Main article: Northern 8 Football Conference

The Northern 8 Football Conference is an 8-man football conference that began competition in the fall of 2020 (4 years ago) and is made up of 8-man teams from high schools located in Ohio and Pennsylvania.

* Southington Chalker Wildcats (2024-)
* Lakeside Danbury Lakers (2020-)
* Holgate Tigers (2020-)
* Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic Panthers (2021-)
* Fremont St. Joseph Central Catholic Crimson Streaks (2024-)
* Sebring McKinley Trojans (2024-)
* Stryker Panthers (2020-)
* Hermitage (PA) Kennedy Catholic Eagles (2025-)

### Former Members

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* Toledo Christian Eagles (2020-2024) Returning to 11-man football in 2025

## Principals Athletic Conference

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Main article: Principals Athletic Conference (OHSAA)

Also known as PAC-8

* Canton Township Canton South Wildcats (2022-)
* Navarre Fairless Falcons (1989-)
* New Franklin Manchester Panthers (1989-)
* Lawrence Northwest Indians (2017-)
* Orrville Red Riders (2016-)
* Wooster Triway Titans (2005-)
* Tuscarawas Tuslaw Mustangs (1989-)

### Future Member

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* Coventry Comets (1989-97; 2001-05; 2026-)

Former Members

* East Canton Hornets (1989-2005, to Portage Trail-County)
* Gnadenhutten Indian Valley Braves (1992–96, 2007–17, to Inter-Valley Conference)
* Magnolia Sandy Valley Cardinals (1989-2001, to Inter-Valley)
* Canton Timken Trojans (2005–15, school closed)
* Zoarville Tuscarawas Valley Trojans (1989-2017, to Inter-Valley Conference)
* Cuyahoga Falls Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy Royals (2001-2024, to North Coast Conference)

## Southwestern Conference

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Main article: Southwestern Conference (Ohio)

* Avon Eagles (2015-)
* Avon Lake Shoremen (1964-)
* Berea-Midpark Titans (2013-)
* Elyria Pioneers (2021-)
* Grafton Midview Middies (2015-)
* North Ridgeville Rangers (2015-)
* Olmsted Falls Bulldogs (1954-)
* Amherst Marion L. Steele Comets (1947–1958 as Amherst, to Lakeland, 1986-)

Former members

* Berea Braves (1937–1950, to Greater Cleveland, 2005–13, consolidated into Berea-Midpark)
* Oberlin Indians (1937–1964, to Lakeland)
* Rocky River Pirates (1937–2005, to West Shore)
* Fairview Warriors (1940–2005, to West Shore)
* Lorain Clearview Clippers (1945–1954, to Lakeland)
* Wellington Dukes (1945–1954, to Lakeland)
* Medina Bees (1947–1986, to Pioneer)
* Bay Rockets (1954–2005, to West Shore)
* Brecksville-Broadview Heights Bees (2005-2015, to Suburban)
* Middleburg Heights and Brook Park Midpark Meteors (2005-2013, consolidated into Berea-Midpark)
* Lakewood Rangers (2015-2020, to Great Lakes)

## Steel Valley Conference

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The original SVC existed from 1949 to 2009. 2019 marks the start of the second incarnation of the Steel Valley Conference.

* Youngstown Cardinal Mooney Cardinals (1970-2009, 2019-)
* Youngstown Chaney Cowboys (2003–09, 2019-2026; School closing)
* Youngstown East Golden Bears (2007–09, 2019-2026 School closing)
* Youngstown Ursuline Fighting Irish (1970-2009, 2019-)

Former Members

* Austintown-Fitch Falcons (1949-2003)
* Girard Indians (1949–71)
* Hubbard Eagles (1949–80)
* Niles McKinley Red Dragons (1949–57, 1982–85)
* Campbell Memorial Red Devils (1949–80)
* Struthers Wildcats (1949–79)
* Boardman Spartans (1951-2003)
* Brookfield Warriors (1959–68)
* Howland Tigers (1975–85)
* Warren Western Reserve Raiders (1980–85)
* Warren Warren G. Harding Panthers (1982–85, 1991-2009)
* Warren John F. Kennedy Eagles (2003–09, Independent in football)
* Youngstown Rayen Tigers (2003–07, no football, school closed)
* Youngstown Wilson Presidents (2003–07, no football, school closed)

## Suburban League

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Main article: Suburban League

American Division

* Aurora Greenmen (2015–)
* Barberton Magics (2005–2011, 2015–)
* Copley Indians (1949–present)
* Cuyahoga Falls Black Tigers (2015–2027)
* Granger Highland Hornets (1976–)
* Revere Minutemen (1957–)
* Kent Roosevelt Rough Riders (2015–2027)
* Tallmadge Blue Devils (1990–2027)

National Division

* Brecksville Bees (2015–)
* Hudson Explorers (1949-1997, 2015–)
* Macedonia Nordonia Knights (1947–1973, 2011–)
* North Royalton Bears (2015–)
* Stow-Munroe Falls Bulldogs (2015–)
* Twinsburg Tigers (1957–1964, 2015–)
* Wadsworth Grizzlies (1984–)
* Solon Comets (2023-)

Future Members

* Medina Bees (2026–)
* Chagrin Falls Kenston Bombers (2026–)
* Mayfield Wildcats (2026–)

Former members

* Green Bulldogs (1949–2015, to Federal)
* New Franklin Manchester Panthers (1949–1976, to All-Ohio)
* Mogadore Wildcats (1957–1968, to Portage County)
* Cuyahoga Falls Woodridge Bulldogs (1957–1978, to Portage County)
* Coventry Comets (1969–1983, to All-Ohio)
* Norton Panthers (1972–2005, to Portage Trail-Metro)
* Brimfield Field Falcons (1978–1990, to Portage County)
* Westfield Cloverleaf Colts (1997–2015, to Portage Trail-Metro)

## Wayne County Athletic League

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Main article: Wayne County Athletic League

* Doylestown Chippewa Chipps (known as Doylestown until 1971; 1924–)
* Dalton Bulldogs (1924–)
* Jeromesville Hillsdale Falcons (1970–)
* West Salem Northwestern Huskies (1951–)
* Creston Norwayne Bobcats (1953–)
* Rittman Indians (1924–1937, 1961–)
* Smithville Smithies (1924–)
* Apple Creek Waynedale Golden Bears (1955–)

Former members

* Apple Creek Aces (1924–1955, consolidated into Waynedale)
* Big Prairie Bobcats (1924–1937, to Holmes County League)
* Burbank Bombers (1924–1953, consolidated into Norwayne)
* Chester Pups (1924–1951, consolidated into Northwestern)
* Congress Senators (1924–1951, consolidated into Northwestern)
* Creston Panthers (1924–1951, consolidated into Norwayne)
* Fredericksburg Freddies (1924–1955, consolidated into Waynedale)
* Marshallville Tigers (1924–1938, consolidated into Dalton, transferred to Smithville 1955)
* Mount Eaton Paint Township Pirates (1924–1955, consolidated into Waynedale)
* Shreve Trojans (1924–1963, consolidated into Triway)
* Sterling Eagles (1924–1953, consolidated into Norwayne)
* West Salem Clippers (1924–1951, consolidated into Northwestern)
* Wooster Triway Titans (1963–1970, to Chippewa Conference)

## Western Reserve Conference

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The Western Reserve Conference is the name of four separate conferences (including two that ran simultaneously for a few years) in Northeastern Ohio.

### Fourth Version (2015–2026)

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This version was formed in 2015 as most of the Premier Athletic Conference combined with two schools from the Northeast Ohio Conference, and one from the Chagrin Valley Conference. This version will likely break up in 2026 when Chardon, North, and South leave for the Chagrin Valley Conference, Kenston and Mayfield leave for the Suburban League, and Riverside heads to the Greater Cleveland Conference.[4]

* Chardon Hilltoppers (2015–2026)
* Auburn/Bainbridge Kenston Bombers (2015–2026)
* Mayfield Wildcats (2015–2026)
* Eastlake North Rangers (2015–)
* Painesville Riverside Beavers (2015–2026)
* Willoughby South Rebels (2015–)

### Third Version (1996–2007)

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This version was formed in 1996, as the Metro League merged with five schools from the Chagrin Valley Conference. This version of the WRC combined with the Pioneer Conference in 2007 to become the Northeast Ohio Conference.

* Barberton Magics (1996–2005)
* Cuyahoga Falls Black Tigers (1996–2007)
* Bainbridge Kenston Bombers (1996–2005)
* Pepper Pike Orange Lions (1996–1998)
* Ravenna Ravens (1996–2005)
* Kent Roosevelt Rough Riders (1996–2005)
* Solon Comets (1996–2007)
* Stow-Munroe Falls Bulldogs (1996–2007)
* Twinsburg Tigers (1996–2007)
* Chester West Geauga Wolverines (1996–1998)
* Hudson Explorers (1997–2007)
* Macedonia Nordonia Knights (1997–2007)
* Lyndhurst Brush Arcs (1998–2007)
* Mayfield Wildcats (1998–2007)

Western Reserve Conference Divisions (1996-2005, unless noted)

North Division  |  South Division
Brush (1998-2005)  | Barberton
Kenston  | Cuyahoga Falls
Mayfield (1998-2005)  | Hudson (1997-2005)
Nordonia (1997-2005)  | Kent Roosevelt
Orange (1996-1998)  | Ravenna
Solon  | Stow-Munroe Falls
Twinsburg
West Geauga (1996-1998)

### Second Version (1920s-68)

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This version started as the Lake County League in the early 1920s, taking the WRC name in 1948 (despite the first WRC still existing). The league would last another 20 years before folding in 1968.

* Fairport Harbor Fairport Harding Skippers (1920s-28, to Lake Shore League, 1948–51, to Northeastern Conference, 1962–68, to Lake Shore League)
* Painesville Harvey Red Raiders (1920s-28, to Lake Shore League)
* Kirtland Hornets (1920s-60, to Great Lakes Athletic Conference)
* Madison Blue Streaks (1920s-68, to Lake Shore League)
* Perry Pirates (1920s-68, to Lake Shore League)
* Willoughby Union Rangers (1920s-28, to Lake Shore League)
* Wickliffe Blue Devils (1920s-57, to Northeastern Conference)
* Chardon Hilltoppers (1948–64, to Chagrin Valley Conference)
* Painesville Riverside Beavers (1949–51, to NortheasternConference)
* Conneaut Trojans (1951–59, to Northeastern Conference)
* Ashtabula Harbor Mariners (1951–65, to Northeastern Conference)
* Lakeland Rowe Vikings (1951–64, consolidated into Conneaut)
* Jefferson Falcons (1954–68, to Northeastern Conference)
* Geneva Spencer Wildcats (1957–61, consolidated into Geneva)
* Edgewood Warriors (1962–65, to Northeastern Conference)

### First Version (1919-1951)

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This league was originally the Trolley League until 1931, when it took the name Western Reserve League (Western Reserve Conference).

* Cuyahoga Falls Black Tigers (1919–29, 1937–1951)
* Kenmore Cardinals (1919–1929)
* Ravenna Ravens (1919–1951)
* Kent Roosevelt Rough Riders (1919–1951)
* Kent State Blue Devils (1919–1937)
* Bedford Bearcats (1921-2?)
* Medina Battling Bees (19??-1931)
* Orrville Red Riders (1920–1924, 1926–1929, 1932–1938)
* Ellet Orangemen (1931–1937)
* Wadsworth Grizzlies (1931–1941)
* Akron St. Vincent Fighting Irish (1938–1948)

## Defunct conferences

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Main article: Ohio Northeast Region defunct athletic conferences

## See also

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* Ohio High School Athletic Association

## Notes and references

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1. ^ "Ohio High School Athletic Association Web site". OHSAA. Retrieved December 31, 2006.
2. ^ Kampf, John (May 31, 2023). "North Coast Conference announced, will begin play in 2024–25". The News-Herald. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
3. ^ Conference Website
4. ^ Hare, Steve (February 18, 2025). "CVC Welcomes Four New Member Schools". Chagrin Valley Conference. Retrieved February 18, 2025.

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