OHSAA Southwest Region athletic conferences
This is a list of high school athletic conferences in the Southwest 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 Buckeye Conference
Kenton Trail Division
- Bellefontaine Chieftains (1974-)
- Plain City Jonathan Alder Pioneers (2017-)
- Springfield Kenton Ridge Cougars (1977-)
- London Red Raiders (2017-)
- Springfield Shawnee Braves (1974-)
- New Carlisle Tecumseh Arrows (1991-)
Mad River Division
- Bellefontaine Benjamin Logan Raiders (2001-)
- St. Paris Graham Falcons (2001-)
- Lewistown Indian Lake Lakers (2001-)
- Richwood North Union Wildcats (2017-)
- Springfield Northwestern Warriors (1982-)
- Urbana Hillclimbers (1974-)
Former members
- Springfield Greenon Knights (1974-2017, to Ohio Heritage Conference)
- London Red Raiders (1974–78, to Central Buckeye League)
- Springfield Northeastern Jets (1974-2001, to Ohio Heritage Conference)
- Casstown Miami East Vikings (2001–06, to Cross County Conference)
- Riverside Stebbins Indians (2007-2016, to Greater Western Ohio)
- Tipp City Tippecanoe Red Devils (2001-2016, to Greater Western Ohio)
Cincinnati Hills League
Conference Website: http://www.chlsports.com/
- Cincinnati Deer Park Wildcats (1985-)
- Cincinnati Finneytown Wildcats (1985-)
- Cincinnati Indian Hill Braves (1985-)
- Cincinnati Madeira Mustangs (1985-)
- Cincinnati Mariemont Warriors (1985-)
- Reading Blue Devils (1985-)
- North Bend Taylor Yellow Jackets (1989-)
- Cincinnati Wyoming Cowboys (1985-)
Former members
- Cincinnati Academy of Physical Education Crusaders (1985-1994, closed)
- Loveland Tigers (1985-1995, left for the Fort Ancient Valley Conference)
Cincinnati Metro Athletic Conference
Website: http://www.cmacstats.com/
Blue Division
- Cincinnati College Prep Lions (2019-)
- Cincinnati Creative & Performing Arts Raiders (2019-) (No Football)
- Cincinnati Gamble Montessori Gators (2019-)
- Cincinnati Hillcrest Rams (2019-)
- Cincinnati Oyler Madhatters (2019-) (No football)
- Cincinnati River View East Academy Hawks (2019-)
- Miamisburg Dayton Christian Warriors (Football Only)
Red Division
- Cincinnati Aiken Falcons (2007-)
- Cincinnati Hughes Center Big Red (2007-) (Blue Division for Football)
- Cincinnati Shroder Paideia Academy Jaguars (2007-) (Blue Division for Football)
- Cincinnati Taft Senators (2007-)
- Cincinnati Western Hills Mustangs (2007-)
- Cincinnati Withrow Tigers (2007–14, to Eastern Cincinnati, 2020-)
- Cincinnati Woodward Bulldogs (2007-)
Future Member
- Cincinnati Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students Wolfpack (2021) (No Football)[2]
Cross County Conference
The conference was originally the Darke County League, begun in either the 1920s or early 1930s, and renamed itself after most of the Wayne Trace League merged with the DCL in 1978. The conference will end in 2021, as the schools will split into the Three Rivers Conference and the Western Ohio Athletic Conference. Website: http://www.crosscountyconference.com/
- Ansonia Tigers (193?-2021 (Football, 1978-2021), to WOAC)
- Arcanum Trojans (193?-2021, to WOAC)
- Tipp City Bethel Bees (1978-2021, to TRC)
- Bradford Railroaders (193?-41, 42-2021 (Football, 1978-2021), to WOAC)
- Covington Buccaneers (1991-2021, to TRC)
- Arcanum Franklin Monroe Jets (no football) (1964-2021, to WOAC)
- Fort Loramie Redskins (Football only, 2017-2021)
- Casstown Miami East Vikings (2006-2021, to TRC)
- Union City Mississinawa Valley Blackhawks (1959-2021, to WOAC)
- New Paris National Trail Blazers (1978-2021, to WOAC)
- Pleasant Hill Newton Indians (no football) (1959-2021, to WOAC)
- Lewisburg Tri-County North Panthers (1978-2021, Twin Valley North before 1983, to WOAC)
- New Madison Tri-Village Patriots (1973-2021, to WOAC)
- West Alexandria Twin Valley South Panthers (1978-2021, to WOAC)
Former members
- Union City Eastside Eagles (193?-59, consolidated into Mississinawa Valley)
- Painter Creek Franklin Township Falcons (193?-64, consolidated into Franklin Monroe)
- Gettysburg Cardinals (193?-73?, consolidated into Greenville)
- Hollansburg Hawks (193?-55, consolidated into Westmont)
- Hunchberger Corners Jackson Blue Jays (193?-59, consolidated into Mississinawa Valley)
- Pitsburg Monroe Township Pirates (193?-64, consolidated into Franklin Monroe)
- New Madison Mohawks (193?-73, consolidated into Tri-Village)
- Palestine Eagles (193?-55, consolidated into Westmont)
- Versailles Tigers (193?-41, 1951–73)
- Hollansburg Westmont Wildcats (1955–73, consolidated into Tri-Village)
- Camden Preble-Shawnee Arrows (1978–84)
- Anna Rockets (football only, 2001–05)
Dayton City League
Dayton high schools were part of the Southwest Ohio Public League from 2002 to 2007, and will play football in the same conference beginning in 2015.
- Dayton Belmont Bison (1956-2002, 2007-)
- Dayton Dunbar Wolverines (1931-2002, 2007-)
- Dayton Thurgood Marshall Cougars (2007-)
- Dayton Meadowdale Lions (1961-2002, 2007-)
- Dayton Ponitz Career Technology Center Golden Panthers (2009-)
- Dayton Stivers School for the Arts Tigers (no football) (1908-1976, 1996-2002, 2007-)
Former members (all closed)
- Dayton Kiser Panthers (1908-1982)
- Dayton Steele Lions (1908-1940)
- Dayton Patterson Beavers (1922-2009)
- Dayton Roosevelt Roughriders (1923-1975)
- Dayton Colonel White Cougars (1929-2007)
- Dayton Fairview Bulldogs (1933-1982)
- Dayton Roth Falcons (1959-1982)
- Dayton Wilbur Wright Pilots (1940-1982)
Eastern Cincinnati Conference
The Eastern Cincinnati Conference comprises teams mostly from larger schools in eastern Hamilton County and nearby counties in Greater Cincinnati.
Website: http://eccsports.com/
- Cincinnati Anderson (2012-)
- Kings Mills Kings Knights (2012-)
- Lebanon Warriors (2020-)
- Morrow Little Miami Panthers (2020-)
- Loveland Tigers (2012-)
- Milford Eagles (2012-)
- Cincinnati Turpin Spartans (2012-)
- Cincinnati Walnut Hills Eagles (2012-)
- Batavia West Clermont Wolves (2017-)
- Cincinnati Winton Woods Warriors (2020-)
Former Members
Greater Catholic League
The GCL was restructured in 2013, as the Girls' Greater Catholic League was merged into the conference. The GGCL co-ed schools would merge into the same divisions as their GCL counterparts, while the single-sex schools were placed into the South Division.[3]
Conference Website: GCL Co-ed, GCL South
(Co-Ed)
- Kettering Archbishop Alter Knights (1990–present)
- Dayton Carroll Patriots (2006–present)
- Dayton Chaminade-Julienne Eagles (1990–present)
- Middletown Bishop Fenwick Falcons (2006–present)
- Hamilton Stephen T. Badin Rams (1990–present)
- Cincinnati Archbishop McNicholas Rockets (1990–present)
- Cincinnati Purcell Marian Cavaliers (1931–present), Football to Miami Valley Conference (2019–present)
- St. Bernard Roger Bacon Spartans (1931–present, Football to Miami Valley Conference (2019–present)
South (Boys)
- Cincinnati Elder Panthers (1931–present)
- Cincinnati La Salle Lancers (1962–present)
- Cincinnati Archbishop Moeller Crusaders (1962–present)
- Cincinnati St. Xavier Bombers (1931–present)
South (Girls)
- Cincinnati Mercy McAuley Wolves (2018)
- Cincinnati Mount Notre Dame Cougars (formerly Mountaineers) (2013–present)
- Cincinnati Seton Saints (2013–present)
- Cincinnati St. Ursula Bulldogs (2013–present)
- Cincinnati Ursuline Academy Lions (formerly Hornets) (2013–present)
Former members
- Hamilton Catholic Rams (1949–1966)
- Cincinnati McAuley Mohawks (2013–2018, consolidated into Mercy McAuley)
- Cincinnati Mother of Mercy Bobcats (2013–2018, consolidated into Mercy McAuley)
- Newport Catholic (KY) Thoroughbreds (1949–1970)
- Cincinnati St. Rita Lions (1962–?)
- Cincinnati Our Lady of Angels (19??-1984)
Greater Miami Conference
Conference Website: http://www.gmcsports.com/
- Cincinnati Colerain Cardinals (1997-)
- Fairfield Indians (1966-)
- Hamilton Big Blue (1980-)
- Liberty Township Lakota East Thunderhawks (1997-)
- West Chester Lakota West Firebirds (1997-)
- Mason Comets (2007-)
- Middletown Middies (1966-)
- Cincinnati Oak Hills Highlanders (2000-)
- Sharonville Princeton Vikings (1966-)
- Cincinnati Sycamore Aviators (1989-)
Former schools
- Hamilton Garfield Griffins (1966–80, consolidated into Hamilton)
- Miamisburg Vikings (1966–67)
- Hamilton Taft Tigers (1966–80, consolidated into Hamilton)
- West Chester Lakota Thunderbirds (1980–97, split into Lakota East & Lakota West)
- Lima Spartans (1980-2000)
- Milford Eagles (1989-2007)
Greater Western Ohio Conference
The GWOC was formed in 2001 as a merger of the Western Ohio League and Greater Miami Valley Conference.
There were 2 divisions prior to the 2020-2021 season. In 2020-2021, the divisions were done away with.
Conference Website: http://www.gwocsports.com/
- Beavercreek Beavers (2001-)
- Centerville Elks (2001-)
- Kettering Fairmont Firebirds (2001-)
- Miamisburg Vikings (2006-)
- Clayton Northmont Thunderbolts (2001-)
- Springboro Panthers (2006-)
- Springfield Wildcats (2008-)
- Huber Heights Wayne Warriors (2001-)
Divisional Alignments
2001-06 | 2006-16 | 2016-19 | 2019-20 | |||||||
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National | American | |||||||||
East | West | Central | North | South | East | West | North | South | East | West |
Beavercreek | Butler | Beavercreek | Butler | Fairborn | Beavercreek | Lebanon | Butler | Fairborn | Beavercreek | Lebanon |
Centerville | Greenville (2001-05) | Centerville | Greenville (2010-16) | Lebanon | Centerville | Miamisburg | Greenville | Stebbins | Centerville | Miamisburg |
Fairmont | Northmont | Fairmont | Piqua | Miamisburg | Fairmont | Northmont | Piqua | Trotwood | Fairmont | Northmont |
Springfield North | Piqua | Northmont | Sidney | Springboro | Springfield | Springboro | Sidney | West Carrollton | Springfield | Springboro |
Springfield South | Sidney | Springfield North (2006-08) | Trotwood-Madison | West Carrollton (2010-16) | Wayne | Tippecanoe | Xenia | Wayne | Trotwood-Madison | |
Wayne | Trotwood-Madison | Springfield South/Springfield | Troy | Xenia | Troy | |||||
Xenia | Troy | Wayne |
Former Schools
- Vandalia Butler Aviators (2001-2019, to Miami Valley League)
- Greenville Green Wave (2001–2005, 2010-2019, to Miami Valley League)
- Piqua Indians (2001-2019, to Miami Valley League)
- Sidney Yellow Jackets (2001-2019, to Miami Valley League)
- Springfield North Panthers (2001–08, consolidated into Springfield)
- Springfield South Wildcats (2001–08, consolidated into Springfield)
- Troy Trojans (2001-2019, to Miami Valley League)
- Xenia Buccaneers (2001-2019, to Miami Valley League)
- Fairborn Skyhawks (2006-2019, to Miami Valley League)
- West Carrollton Pirates (2010-2019, to Miami Valley League)
- Riverside Stebbins Indians (2016-2019, to Miami Valley League)
- Tipp City Tippecanoe Red Devils (2016-2019, to Miami Valley League)
- Lebanon Warriors (2006-20, to Eastern Cincinnati Conference)
- Trotwood-Madison Rams (2001-20, Independent)
Independents
- Winchester Eastern Warriors (football only, Southern Hills member in other sports)
- Georgetown G-Men (football only, Southern Buckeye in other sports)
- Trotwood-Madison Rams
Metro Buckeye Conference
Conference Website: http://www.metrobuckeyesports.com/
- Miamisburg Dayton Christian Warriors (Miami Valley Conference in football 2004-2009, 2013-2019)
- Springfield Emmanuel Christian Academy Lions (no football, 2009-)
- Dayton Jefferson Township Broncos (1998-2009, 2017-present)
- Xenia Legacy Christian Academy Knights (no football, 1998-)
- Dayton Miami Valley School Rams (no football, 1999-)
- Franklin Middletown Christian Eagles (no football, 1998-)
- Troy Christian Eagles (all sports except football, 1999-2021, to Three Rivers Conference)
- Yellow Springs Bulldogs (no football, 1998-)
Former members
- Fairfield Cincinnati Christian Cougars (1998-2005, to Miami Valley Conference)
- Springboro Ridgeville Christian Lions (2000–07, school closed)
- Sidney Lehman Catholic Cavaliers (football only, left in 2012)
- Fort Loramie Redskins (football only, left in 2012)
Miami Valley Conference
Conference Website: http://miamivalleyconference.org/
Scarlet Division
- Hamilton Cincinnati Christian Cougars (no football, 2003-)
- Cincinnati Cincinnati Country Day Indians (1984-)
- Cincinnati Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy Eagles (2003-)
- Cincinnati Miami Valley Christian Academy Lions (2017-)
- Cincinnati North College Hill Trojans (1984–87, 1992-)
- Norwood Indians (2017-)
- Cincinnati Purcell Marian Cavaliers (2019) (Football only)
- St. Bernard Roger Bacon Spartans (2019) (Football only)
- Cincinnati Summit Country Day Silver Knights (1984-)
Gray Division
- Cincinnati Clark Montessori Cougars (2004-)
- Lockland Panthers (1984-)
- Hamilton New Miami Vikings (1984-)
- Cincinnati Seven Hills Stingers (no football, 1984-)
- Cincinnati St. Bernard-Elmwood Place Titans (1984-)
Football Divisions beginning in 2019
Scarlet Division
- Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy
- Norwood
- Purcell Marian
- Roger Bacon
- Summit Country Day
Gray Division
- Cincinnati Country Day
- Clark Montessori
- Lockland
- Miami Valley Christian Academy
- New Miami
- North College Hill
- Lockland
- St. Bernard
Former members
- Cincinnati Landmark Christian Eagles (1984-2004, school closed)
- Batavia Bulldogs (1985–89)
- Miamisburg Dayton Christian Warriors (Football member only, 2013-2018)
Miami Valley League
The Miami Valley League (MVL) began competition during the 1926–27 school year, when the MVL held its first league championship in track. Football and basketball began with the 1927–28 school year. The league operated through the 1974–75 school year, when the three long-time members of the league formed the Miami Central Conference with similar-sized schools. The Miami Valley League resumed competition during the 2019-2020 school year as part of a breakoff from the Greater Western Ohio Conference (GW[4] )
Miami Division
- Vandalia Butler Aviators (2019)
- Greenville Green Wave (1926-72, 2019)
- Piqua Indians (1926–75, 2019)
- Tipp City Tippecanoe Red Devils (1926–27, 2019)
- Troy Trojans (1926–68, 2019)
Valley Division
- Fairborn Skyhawks (1954-64, 2019)
- Sidney Yellow Jackets (1926–75, 2019)
- Riverside Stebbins Indians (2019)
- West Carrollton Pirates (2019)
- Xenia Buccaneers (1926–64, 2019)
Former Schools
- Miamisburg Vikings (1926–66, to Greater Miami Conference, 1967–75, to Miami Central Conference)a i
- Dayton Fairview Bulldogs (1930–33, to Dayton City League)
- Kettering Fairmont West Dragons (1932–64, Fairmont before 1963, to Western Ohio League)
- Oakwood Lumberjacks (1948–53, to Southwestern Buckeye League)
- Lima Central Catholic T-Birds (1969–75)
- Bellefontaine Chieftains (1966–74, to Central Buckeye Conference)
- Urbana Hillclimbers (1966–74, to Central Buckeye Conference)
- Lima Shawnee Indians (1966–75)
- Springfield Catholic Central Fighting Irish (1970–75)
Ohio Heritage Conference
North Division
- Milford Center Fairbanks Panthers (2016-) (Football in 2017)
- Mechanicsburg Indians (2001-)
- Springfield Northeastern Jets (2001-)
- North Lewisburg Triad Cardinals (2001-)
- West Jefferson Roughriders (2017-)
- West Liberty-Salem Tigers (2001-)
South Division
- Springfield Catholic Central Fighting Irish (2001-)
- Cedarville Indians (2001-)
- Jamestown Greeneview Rams (2001-)
- Springfield Greenon Knights (2017-)
- London Madison-Plains Eagles (2016-) (Football in 2017)
- South Charleston Southeastern Trojans (2001-)
Shelby County Athletic League
- Anna Rockets (football member of the Midwest Athletic Conference, pre-1940-)
- Botkins Trojans (pre-1940-)
- Sidney Fairlawn Jets (1951-)
- Fort Loramie Redskins (football member of the Cross County Conference, pre-1940-)
- Houston Wildcats (pre-1940-)
- Jackson Center Tigers (pre-1940-)
- Russia Raiders (pre-1940-)
Former members
- Plattsville Green Township Griffins (pre-1940-51, consolidated into Fairlawn)
- McCartysville Mustangs (pre-1940-49, consolidated into Anna)
- Pemberton Perry Township Panthers (pre-1940-51, consolidated into Fairlawn)
Southern Buckeye Athletic/Academic Conference
The conference was formed as the Clermont County League in 1919, and changed their name to the Southern Buckeye in 1987. Conference Website: http://www.sbaac.net/
American Division
- Batavia Bulldogs (1919–85, 1989-)
- Clarksville Clinton-Massie Falcons (2001–05, 2017–)
- Goshen Warriors (1928–86, 2005-)
- New Richmond Lions (1919–57, 1969-)
- Mount Orab Western Brown Broncos (1972-)
- Wilmington Hurricane (2017–)
National Division
- Bethel-Tate Tigers (1919-)
- Blanchester Wildcats (1992–95, 2001-)
- Owensville Clermont Northeastern Rockets (Owensville before 1958, 1919-)
- Sabina East Clinton Astros (2001–12, 2017–)
- Fayetteville-Perry Rockets (football only, 2017–)
- Felicity-Franklin Cardinals (no football, 1919-)
- Georgetown G-Men/Lady G-men (1997-)
- Williamsburg Wildcats (1919-)
Former Members
- Batavia Amelia Barons (1919–85, 2010-2017, consolidated into West Clermont)
- Loveland Tigers (1919–36, 1995–97)
- Milford Eagles (1919–57)
- Moscow Bears (1928–59, consolidated into New Richmond)
- Cincinnati Glen Este Trojans (1965–67)
- Cincinnati North College Hill Trojans (1987–92)
- Norwood Indians (2012-2017)
- Hillsboro Indians (1993-2003)
- Greenfield McClain Tigers (2001–03)
Southwest Ohio Conference
Conference website: http://www.swocsports.com/
- Trenton Edgewood Cougars (2012-)
- Harrison Wildcats (2012-)
- Cincinnati Mount Healthy Fighting Owls (2012-)
- Cincinnati Northwest Knights (2012-)
- Hamilton Ross Rams (2012-)
- Oxford Talawanda Braves (2012-)
Former members
- Morrow Little Miami Panthers (2012-20)
- Wilmington Hurricanes (2012–2014, to South Central Ohio)[5]
Southwestern Buckeye League
Conference Website: http://www.swblsports.com/
Southwestern Division (Bigger Schools)
- Bellbrook Golden Eagles (1975-)
- Brookville Blue Devils (1959-, to Buckeye Division 2021)
- Eaton Eagles (1941–42, 1946–72, 1982-, to Buckeye Division 2021)
- Franklin Wildcats (2006-)
- Monroe Lemon-Monroe Hornets (2006-)
- Dayton Oakwood Lumberjacks (1953-)
- Germantown Valley View Spartans (1975-)
Buckeye Division (Small schools)
- Carlisle Indians (1975-)
- New Lebanon Dixie Greyhounds (1975-2021, to Western Ohio Athletic Conference)
- Middletown Madison Mohawks (1984-)
- West Milton Milton-Union Bulldogs (1941–82, 2001-2021, to Three Rivers Conference)
- Northridge Polar Bears (1959-2021, to Three Rivers Conference)
- Camden Preble-Shawnee Arrows (1984-2021, to Western Ohio Athletic Conference)
- Waynesville Spartans (2001-)
Former Members
- Bradford Railroaders (1941–42)
- Vandalia Butler Aviators (1941–45, 1951–75)
- Tipp City Tippecanoe Red Devils (1941–82)
- Versailles Tigers (1941–51)
- Trotwood Trotwood-Madison Rams (1942–43, 1951–75)
- West Carrollton Pirates (1946–75)
- Englewood Randolph Township Bobcats (1954–59, consolidated into Northmont)
- Clayton Northmont Thunderbolts (1959–75)
- Greenville Green Waves (1972–82)
Three Rivers Conference
This conference will be formed in 2021 by members of the Cross-County Conference, Metro Buckeye Conference, Northwest Central Conference, and Southwestern Buckeye League.
- Tipp City Bethel Bees (2021-, from CCC)
- Covington Buccaneers (2021-, from CCC)
- Sidney Lehman Catholic Cavaliers (2021-, from NWCC)
- Casstown Miami East Vikings (2021-, from CCC)
- West Milton Milton-Union Bulldogs (2021-, from SWBL)
- Northridge Polar Bears (2021-, from SWBL)
- DeGraff Riverside Pirates (2021-, from NWCC)
- Troy Christian Eagles (2021-, from MBC)
Western Ohio Athletic Conference
This conference will be formed in 2021 by ten schools from the Cross-County Conference being joined by Dixie and Preble-Shawnee from the Southwestern Buckeye League.
- Ansonia Tigers (2021-, from CCC)
- Arcanum Trojans (2021-, from CCC)
- Bradford Railroaders (2021-, from CCC)
- New Lebanon Dixie Greyhounds (2021-, from SWBL)
- Arcanum Franklin Monroe Jets (no football) (2021-, from CCC)
- Union City Mississinawa Valley Blackhawks (2021-, from CCC)
- New Paris National Trail Blazers (2021-, from CCC)
- Pleasant Hill Newton Indians (no football) (2021-, from CCC)
- Camden Preble-Shawnee Arrows (2021-, from SWBL)
- Lewisburg Tri-County North Panthers (2021-, from CCC)
- New Madison Tri-Village Patriots (2021-, from CCC)
- West Alexandria Twin Valley South Panthers (2021-, from CCC)
Defunct conferences
Notes and references
- OHSAA. "Ohio High School Athletic Association Web site". Retrieved 2006-12-31.
- Springer, Scott. "CMAC to add new school for athletic competition in 2021: Spencer Center High School". Enquirer.com. Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved 3 October 2020.
- "Archdiocese of Cincinnati announces new Greater Catholic League." Cincinnati.com. 2013-08-12. Retrieved 2013-08-17.
- Pendleton, Marc (May 12, 2018). "Revival of Miami Valley League a nod to history, tradition". Dayton Daily News. Retrieved September 13, 2019.
- http://swocsports.com/news/article.aspx?id=1411