This is a list of high school athletic conferences in the Northeast Region of Ohio, as defined by the OHSAA. 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 Buchtel Griffins (1931-)Akron East Dragons (1918-)Akron Ellet Orangemen (1971-)Akron Firestone Falcons (1963-)Akron Garfield Rams (1926-)Akron Kenmore Cardinals (1929-)Akron North Vikings (1915-)Former members
Akron Central Wildcats (1915-1970, consolidated into Central-Hower)Akron South Cavaliers or Big Blue (1915-1980, closed)Akron West Cowboys (1915-1953, closed)Akron Hower Buccaneers (1927-1970, consolidated into Central-Hower)Akron Central-Hower Eagles (1970-2006, closed)Red Division
Austintown-Fitch Falcons (2011- [Football, 2015-])Boardman Spartans (2014- [Football, 2015-])Canfield Cardinals (2008-)Youngstown East Panthers (2014- [Football, 2015-])Ashtabula Lakeside Dragons (2015-)Howland Tigers (2008-)Warren Warren G. Harding Raiders (2014- [Football, 2015-])White Division
Ashtabula Edgewood Warriors (2014-)Hubbard Eagles (2008-)Jefferson Area Falcons (2011-)Cortland Lakeview Bulldogs (2008-)Niles McKinley Red Dragons (2008-)Poland Poland Seminary Bulldogs (2008-)Struthers Wildcats (2008-)Blue Division
Brookfield Warriors (2014-)Campbell Memorial Red Devils (2008-)Champion Golden Flashes (2008-)Girard Indians (2008-)Leavittsburg LaBrae Vikings (2008-)Liberty Leopards (2008-)Newton Falls Tigers (2008-)Former members
Lisbon Beaver Local Beavers (played concurrently in OVAC, 2008–13) Red Division 2008-11, American Division 2011-13.Salem Quakers (2008–11, left for Northeastern Buckeye Conference) White Division 2008-11.Chagrin Division
Beachwood Bison (2005-)Chagrin Falls Tigers (1964-)Geneva Eagles (2015-)Painesville Harvey Red Raiders (2009-)Pepper Pike Orange Lions (1964-1996, 1998-)1Perry Pirates (1996-)Chesterland West Geauga Wolverines (1963-1996, 1998-)1Wickliffe Blue Devils (1980-)Valley Division
Burton Berkshire Badgers (1996-)Middlefield Cardinal Huskies (1996-)Cuyahoga Heights Redskins (2005-)Fairport Harbor Fairport Harding Skippers (2005-)Gates Mills Hawken Hawks (1996-)Independence Blue Devils (2005-)Kirtland Hornets (1996-)Richmond Heights Spartans (2005-)- Played 1996-98 in Western Reserve.
Former members
Aurora Greenmen (1964-1983, to East Suburban, 1996-2015, to Suburban)Chardon Hilltoppers (1964-1980, to East Suburban, 1983-1996, to Premier Athletic Conference 1998)Chagrin Falls Kenston Bombers (1964-1996, to Western Reserve, 2005-2015, to Western Reserve)Solon Comets (1964-1996, to Western Reserve)Twinsburg Tigers (1964-1996, to Western Reserve)Orwell Grand Valley Mustangs (1998-2009, to Northeastern Athletic Conference)Newbury Black Knights (1998-2014, to Northeastern Athletic Conference)Cleveland 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-)Cleveland Whitney M. Young Warriors (2004-)Former members:
Cleveland Aviation Thunderbirds (1965–95)Cleveland Benedictine Bengals (1936–72Cleveland 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)Canton McKinley Bulldogs1 (2003–)Canton GlenOak Golden Eagles (1975–)Green Bulldogs (2015-)Massillon Jackson Polar Bears (1964–)Uniontown Lake Blue Streaks (1987–)North Canton Hoover Vikings (1968–)Perry Panthers (1964–)- Joined for all sports, besides football, in Fall 2003. Joined conference for football in Fall 2004.
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)Marlboro 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 Falcons1 (2003–2011, to All-American)Boardman Spartans1 (2003–2012, football only through 2014 season)- Joined for all sports, besides football, in Fall 2003. Joined conference for football in Fall 2004.
Bay Village Rockets (2015-)Elyria Catholic Panthers (2015-)Parma Heights Holy Name Green Wave (2015-)Parma Normandy Invaders (2015-)Parma Redmen (2015-)Rocky River Pirates (2015-)Parma Heights Valley Forge Patriots (2015-)Ice hockey only league. see [1]
Gates Mills Gilmour Academy LancersParma Heights Holy Name Green WaveMentor Lake Catholic CougarsParma Padua Franciscan BruinsLakewood St. Edward EaglesCleveland St. Ignatius WildcatsHunting Valley University School PreppersCuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit WarriorsGreater 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.
Brunswick Blue Devils (2015-)Elyria Pioneers (2015-)Euclid Panthers (2015-)Medina Bees (2015-)Mentor Cardinals (2015-)Shaker Heights Red Raiders (2015-)Solon Comets (2015-)Strongsville Mustangs (2015-)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 (1967-1993, 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)Youngstown Cardinal Mooney CardinalsCanton Central Catholic CrusadersConneaut SpartansWilloughby Cornerstone Christian Patriots (no football)Beachwood Fuchs Mizrachi School Mayhem (no football)Garfield Heights BulldogsGates Mills Gilmour Academy LancersShaker Heights Hathaway Brown School Blazers (no football)Columbiana Heartland Christian School Lions (no football)Canton Heritage Christian School Conquerors (no football)Cleveland Heights Lutheran East FalconsCleveland Northeast Ohio College Preparatory Knights (no football)Lakewood St. Edward EaglesCleveland St. Ignatius WildcatsAshtabula St. John Fighting HeraldsAkron St. Vincent-St. Mary Fighting IrishHunting Valley University PreppersYoungstown Ursuline Fighting IrishWarrensville Heights Tigers (Football Only)Massillon Washington TigersThe ITCL was formed as a merger of the Inter-County and Tri-County leagues in 2006. The two-tier system was realigned into a three-tier system in 2015 to reduce travel costs. In March 2016, it was announced that the league would disband into two leagues, the Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference and the Eastern Ohio Athletic Conference, effective for the 2017-18 year.
Blue Division
North Jackson Jackson-Milton Blue Jays (2006-2017, to Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference (MVAC))Lowellville Rockets (2006-2017, to MVAC)McDonald Blue Devils (2006-2017, to MVAC)Sebring McKinley Trojans (2006-2017, to MVAC)Mineral Ridge Rams (2006-2017, to MVAC)Berlin Center Western Reserve Blue Devils (2006-2017, to MVAC)Red Division
Columbiana Crestview Rebels (2006-2017)East Palestine Bulldogs (2006-2017, to Eastern Ohio Athletic Conference (EOAC))Canfield/North Lima South Range Raiders (2006-2017, to Eastern Buckeye Conference 2018)New Middletown Springfield Tigers (2006-2017, to MVAC)Hanoverton United Local Golden Eagles (2006-2017, to EOAC)White Division
Lisbon David Anderson Blue Devils (2006-2017, to EOAC)Columbiana Clippers (2006-2017, to EOAC)Leetonia Bears (2006-2017, to EOAC)Salineville Southern Indians (2006-2017, to EOAC)Wellsville Tigers (2006-2017, to EOAC)Divisions 2006-15
Willoughby Andrews Osborne Academy Phoenix (2012-)Elyria First Baptist Christian Sabres (2012-)Austinburg Grand River Eagles (2012-)Chagrin Falls Geauga Grizzlies (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-)This conference does not include football. Only Cleveland St. Martin De Porres, Cleveland Horizon Science Academy, and North Ridgeville Lake Ridge Academy are current members of the OHSAA.
Bedford Bearcats (1998-)Cleveland Heights Tigers (1928-)Lorain Titans (2010-)Maple Heights Mustangs (1998-)East Cleveland Shaw Cardinals (1928-)Warrensville Heights Tigers (1993-, [Football 1993-2014, 2016-])Cleveland Heights Lutheran East Falcons (2017-)Former members
Elyria Pioneers (1923–54, to Buckeye Conference. 1997-2003, to Pioneer)Lakewood Rangers (1923-2007, to Northeast Ohio)Lorain Steelmen (1923–54, to Buckeye Conference)Rocky River Pirates (1923–37, to Southwestern)Shaker Heights Red Raiders (1923-2012, to Northeast Ohio)Parma Redmen (1951-2003, to Pioneer)Lyndhurst Brush Arcs (1962–75, to Greater Cleveland)Parma Heights Valley Forge Patriots (1962-2003, to Pioneer)Garfield Heights Bulldogs (1968-2007, to Northeast Ohio)Parma Normandy Invaders (1968-2003, to Pioneer)Berea Braves (1975–79, to Pioneer)Middleburg Heights Midpark Meteors (1975–79, to Pioneer)Mentor Cardinals (1993-2011, to Northeast Ohio)Euclid Panthers (1998-2015, to Greater Cleveland)Lorain Admiral King Admirals (2002–10, consolidated into Lorain)Lorain Southview Saints (2002–10, consolidated into Lorain)Warren Warren G. Harding Raiders (2010-2013, to All-American, football through 2014 season)Blue Division
Akron Archbishop Hoban Knights (2005-)Cleveland Heights Beaumont Bluestreaks (girls' only, 2011-)Cleveland Benedictine Bengals (boys' only, 2011-)Mentor Lake Catholic Cougars (1984-)Chardon Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin Lions (1988-, [Football, 1991-])Parma Padua Franciscan Bruins (1984-)Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit Warriors (2011-)White Division
Cleveland Central Catholic Ironmen (1984-2004, 2006-)Warren John F. Kennedy Eagles (2011-)Louisville St. Thomas Aquinas Knights (2013-)Garfield Heights Trinity Trojans (1984-)Youngstown Valley Christian Eagles (2015-)Cleveland Villa Angela-St. Joseph Vikings (2004-)Former members
Bedford St. Peter Chanel Firebirds (1984-2013, school closed)Parma Heights Holy Name Green Wave (1984-2015)Elyria Catholic Panthers (1985-2011, [Football 1995-2011])Stars Division
Kinsman Badger Braves (No football, 2003-)Orwell Grand Valley Mustangs (2009-)Cortland Maplewood Rockets (No football, 2002-)Vienna Mathews Mustangs (2003-)Andover Pymatuning Valley Lakers (2002-)Windham Bombers (2013-)Stripes Division
North Bloomfield Bloomfield Cardinals (No football, 2002-)Bristolville Bristol Panthers (No football, 2002-)Southington Chalker Wildcats (2002-)Lordstown Red Devils (No football, 2002-)Newbury Black Knights (2014-)Former Members
Thompson Ledgemont Redskins (2008-2015, School closed)Alliance Aviators (2005-)Canton South Wildcats (1990-)Carrollton Warriors (1989-)Louisville Leopards (1990-2018)Alliance Marlington Dukes (1989-)Minerva Lions (1989-)Salem Quakers (2011-)Beloit West Branch Warriors (1989-)Future Member
North Lima South Range Raiders (2018-)Former Members
Dover Tornadoes (1989–93)Canal Fulton Northwest Indians (1989-2011)Akron Springfield Spartans (1993-2005)Note
This conference will be renamed the Eastern Buckeye Conference effective for 2018-19.Stars Division
Sullivan Black River Pirates (2005-)Sheffield Brookside Cardinals (2005-)Medina Buckeye Bucks (2005-)Oberlin Firelands Falcons (2011-)LaGrange Keystone Wildcats (2005-)Wellington Dukes (2005-)Stripes Division
Brooklyn Hurricanes (2005-)Lorain Clearview Clippers (2005-)Columbia Station Columbia Raiders (2005-)Fairview Park Fairview Warriors (2011-)Rocky River Lutheran West Longhorns (2005-)Oberlin Phoenix (2005-)Metro Division
Lodi Cloverleaf Colts (2015-)Coventry Comets (2005-)Brimfield Field Falcons (2005-)Norton Panthers (2005-)Ravenna Ravens (2005-)Akron Springfield Spartans (2005-)Streetsboro Rockets (2005-)Peninsula Woodridge Bulldogs (2005-)County Division
Mantua Crestwood Red Devils (2005-)Garrettsville Garfield G-Men (2005-)Hartville Lake Center Christian Tigers (no football) (2015-)Mogadore Wildcats (2005-)Rootstown Rovers (2005-)Ravenna Southeast Pirates (2005-)Atwater Waterloo Vikings (2005-17, to Mahoning Valley Athletic)Former members
East Canton Hornets (2005–13, to Inter-Valley)Kent Roosevelt Rough Riders (2005–15, to Suburban League-National)Windham Bombers (2005–13, to Northeastern Athletic)Also known as PAC-7/8
Cuyahoga Falls Cuyahoga Valley Christian Royals (2001-)Navarre Fairless Falcons (1989-)Gnadenhutten Indian Valley Braves (1992–96, 2007–17, to Inter-Valley Conference)New Franklin Manchester Panthers (1989-)Orrville Red Riders (2016-)Wooster Triway Titans (2005-)Zoarville Tuscarawas Valley Trojans (1989-2017, to Inter-Valley Conference)Tuscarawas Tuslaw Mustangs (1989-)Future Members
Canal Fulton Northwest Indians (2017-)Loudonville Redbirds (football only, 2017-)Former Members
Coventry Comets (1989–97, to Independent; 2001–05, to Portage Trail-Metro)East Canton Hornets (1989-2005, to Portage Trail-County)Sandy Valley Cardinals (1989-2001, to Inter-Valley)Canton Timken Trojans (2005–15, school closed)Avon Eagles (2015-)Avon Lake Shoremen (1964-)Berea-Midpark Titans (2013-)Lakewood Rangers (2015-)Grafton Midview Middies (2015-)North Olmsted Eagles (1954-)North Ridgeville High School Rangers (2015-)Olmsted Falls Bulldogs (1954-)Amherst Marion L. Steele Comets (1947–1958 as Amherst, to Lakeland, 1986-)Westlake Demons (1954-)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)American Division
Aurora Greenmen (2015-)Barberton Magics (2005-2011, 2015-)Copley Indians (1949–present)Medina Highland Hornets (1976–)Revere Minutemen (1957–)Kent Roosevelt Rough Riders (2015-)Tallmadge Blue Devils (1990–)National Division
Brecksville Bees (2015-)Cuyahoga Falls Black Tigers (2015-)Hudson Explorers (1949-1997, to Western Reserve, 2015-)Macedonia Nordonia Knights (1947-1973, to Metro, 2011–)North Royalton Bears (2015-)Stow-Munroe Falls Bulldogs (2015-)Twinsburg Tigers (1957-1964, to Chagrin Valley, 2015-)Wadsworth Grizzlies (1984–)Former members
Green Bulldogs (1949–2015, to Federal)Manchester Panthers (1949-1976, to All-Ohio)Mogadore Wildcats (1957-1968, to Portage County)Peninsula 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)Lodi Cloverleaf Colts (1997–2015, to Portage Trail-Metro)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 (1924–37, 1961-)Smithville Smithies (1924-)Apple Creek Waynedale Golden Bears (1955-)Former members
Apple Creek Aces (1924–55, consolidated into Waynedale)Big Prairie Bobcats (1924–37, to Holmes County League)Burbank Bombers (1924–53, consolidated into Norwayne)Chester Pups (1924–51, consolidated into Northwestern)Congress Senators (1924–51, consolidated into Northwestern)Creston Panthers (1924–51, consolidated into Norwayne)Fredericksburg Freddies (1924–55, consolidated into Waynedale)Marshallville Tigers (1924–38, consolidated into Dalton, transferred to Smithville 1955)Mount Eaton Paint Township Pirates (1924–55, consolidated into Waynedale)Shreve Trojans (1924–63, consolidated into Triway)Sterling Eagles (1924–53, consolidated into Norwayne)West Salem Clippers (1924–51, consolidated into Northwestern)Wooster Triway Titans (1963–70, to Chippewa Conference)The Western Reserve Conference is the name of four separate conferences (including two that ran simultaneously for a few years) in Northeastern Ohio.
This version was formed as most of the Premier Athletic Conference combined with two schools from the Northeast Ohio Conference, and one from the Chagrin Valley Conference.
Lyndhurst Brush Arcs (2015-)Chardon Hilltoppers (2015-)Auburn/Bainbridge Kenston Bombers (2015-)Mayfield Wildcats (2015-)Madison Blue Streaks (2015-)Eastlake North Rangers (2015-)Painesville Riverside Beavers (2015-)Willoughby South Rebels (2015-)This version was formed in 1996, as the Metro Conference merged with five schools from the Chagrin Valley Conference. This version of the WRC would combine with the Pioneer Conference to become the Northeast Ohio Conference.
Barberton Magics (1996–2005)Cuyahoga Falls Black Tigers (1996–2007)Chagrin Falls 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)Chesterland West Geauga Wolverines (1996–1998)Hudson Explorers (1997–2007)Macedonia Nordonia Knights (1997–2007)Lyndhurst Brush Arcs (1998–2007)Mayfield Wildcats (1998–2007)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)This league was originally the Trolley League until 1931, when it took the WRC name. The league folded in 1954, as Kent Roosevelt left for the Metro Conference, leaving the three remaining schools looking for other affiliations.
Cuyahoga Falls Black Tigers (1919-29, 1937–51)Kenmore Cardinals (1919–29)Ravenna Ravens (1919–51)Kent Roosevelt Rough Riders (1919–51)Kent State Blue Devils (1919–37)Bedford Bearcats (1921-2?)Medina Battling Bees (19??-31)Orrville Red Riders (1920-24, 1926-29, 1932-38)Ellet Orangemen (1931–37)Wadsworth Grizzlies (1931–41)Akron St. Vincent Fighting Irish (1938–48) 