OHSAA Northeast Region athletic conferences
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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
- Akron Buchtel Griffins (1931–)
- Akron East Dragons (1918–)
- Akron Ellet Orangemen (1971–)
- Akron Firestone Falcons (1963–)
- Akron Garfield Golden Rams (2017–)
- Akron North Vikings (1915–)
Former members
- Akron Central Wildcats (1915–1970, consolidated into Central-Hower)
- Akron Central-Hower Eagles (1970–2006, school closed)
- Akron Hower Buccaneers (1927–1970, consolidated into Central-Hower)
- Akron Kenmore Cardinals (1929–2017, consolidated into Kenmore–Garfield)
- Akron South Cavaliers/Big Blue (1915–1980, school closed)
- Akron West Cowboys (1915–1953, school closed)
All-American Conference
- Austintown-Fitch Falcons (2011– [Independent in Football)
- Youngstown Boardman Spartans (2014– [Independent in Football)
- Canfield Cardinals (2008–[Independent in Football)
- Warren Howland Tigers (2008–[In Eastern Buckeye Conference for Football)
- Louisville Leopards (2026–[Independent in Football)
- Warren G. Harding Raiders (2014–[Independent in Football)
Former members
- Salem Quakers (2008–2011, to Northeastern Buckeye Conference)
- 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, 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)
Chagrin Valley Conference
Chagrin Division
- Ashtabula Edgewood Warriors (2019–)
- Gates Mills Hawken Hawks (1996–)
- Geneva Eagles (2015–)
- Jefferson Area Falcons (2023–)
- Pepper Pike Orange Lions (1964–1996, 1998–)
- Perry Pirates (1996–)
- Chesterland West Geauga Wolverines (1963–1996, 1998–)
Metro Division
- Brooklyn Hurricanes (2019–)
- Beachwood Bison (2005–)
- Cuyahoga Heights Red Wolves (2005–)
- Independence Blue Devils (2005–)
- Richmond Heights Spartans (2005–[Independent in boys basketball)
- Fairport Harbor Fairport Harding (2005–2020; 2026)
- Garfield Heights Trinity Trojans (2019–)
- Wickliffe Blue Devils (1980–)
Valley Division
- Burton Berkshire Badgers (1996–)
- Conneaut Spartans (2019–)
- Kirtland Hornets (1996–)
- Crestwood Red Devils (2020–)
- Chagrin Falls Tigers (1964–)
- Fairview Warriors (2023–)
- Rootstown Rovers (2025–)
Lake Division
- Chardon Hilltoppers (1964–1980; 2026)
- Painesville Harvey Red Raiders (2009–)
- Ashtabula Lakeside Dragons (2019–)
- Madison Blue Streaks (2023–)
- Rocky River Lutheran West Longhorns (2019–)
- Eastlake North Rangers (2026)
- Willoughby South Rebels (2026)
Former members
- Aurora Greenmen (1964–1983, to East Suburban, 1996–2015, to Suburban)
- Middlefield Cardinal Huskies (1996–2025, to Northeastern Athletic Conference)
- 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
- Cleveland John Adams Rebels (1923–95, 2006–)
- 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 Lincoln-West Wolverines (1961–)
- Cleveland John Marshall Lawyers (1936–)
- Cleveland James F. Rhodes Rams (1936–)
- Cleveland John Hay Hornets (1936–)
Former members
- Cleveland Martin Luther King, Jr. Crusaders (1972–2018, no football)
- 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 Jane Addams Executives (1985–2012)
- 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
- 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
- Alliance Aviators (2018–)
- Carrollton Warriors (2018–)
- Howland Tigers (2026–;football only)
- Lexington Township Marlington Dukes (2018–)
- Minerva Lions (2018–)
- Salem Quakers (2018–)
- Beloit West Branch Warriors (2018–)
Former members
- Canton South Wildcats (2018–2021 to Principals)
Eastern Ohio Athletic Conference
- Columbiana Clippers (2017–)
- Lisbon David Anderson Blue Devils (2017–)
- East Palestine Bulldogs (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)
- Leetonia Bears (2017–2026; to Northeastern Athletic Conference)
Future members
- Berlin Center Western Reserve Blue Devils (2027)
Federal League
- 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)
Greater Cleveland Conference
- Brunswick Blue Devils (2015–)
- Cleveland Heights Tigers (2023–)
- Euclid Panthers (2015–)
- Lorain Titans (2025–)
- Mentor Cardinals (2015–)
- Painesville Township Riverside Beavers (2026–)
- Shaker Heights Red Raiders (2023–)
- Strongsville Mustangs (2015–)
Former members
Medina Bees (2015–2026; to Suburban)
Independents
The following schools currently do not compete in an athletic conference as of the 2025–26 school year:
- Willoughby Andrews Osbourne Academy Phoenix (no football)
- Akron Archbishop Hoban Knights
- Cleveland Bard Early College Raptors (no football)
- Cleveland Benedictine Bengals
- Youngstown Cardinal Mooney Cardinals
- Canton Central Catholic Crusaders
- Cleveland Central Catholic Ironmen
- Willoughby Cornerstone Christian Patriots (no football)
- Beachwood Fuchs Mizrachi Mayhem (no football)
- Gates Mills Gilmour Academy Lancers
- Shaker Heights Hathaway Brown School Blazers (girls' only; no football)
- Canton Heritage Christian School Conquerors (no football)
- Columbiana Heartland Christian School Lions (no football)
- Canton Heritage Christian School Conquerors (no football)
- Warren John F. Kennedy Eagles
- Lake Township Lake Center Christian Tigers (no football)
- North Ridgeville Lake Ridge Academy Royals (no football)
- Shaker Heights Laurel School Gators (girls' only; no football)
- Cleveland Heights Lutheran East Falcons
- Rocky River Magnificat Blue Streaks (girls' only; no football)
- Mogadore Wildcats
- Elyria Open Door Christian Patriots (no football)
- Richmond Heights Spartans
- East Cleveland Shaw Cardinals
- Lakewood St. Edward Eagles
- Cleveland St. Joseph Academy Jaguars (girls' only; no football)
- Cleveland St. Ignatius Wildcats
- Louisville St. Thomas Aquinas Knights
- Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary Fighting Irish
- Hunting Valley University Preppers
- Youngstown Ursuline Fighting Irish
- Cleveland Villa Angela-St. Joseph Vikings
- Massillon Washington Tigers
Lorain County League/Conference
- 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-)
Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference
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–)
- 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
- Westfield Township Cloverleaf Colts (2020–)
- Cuyahoga Falls Black Tigers (2026–)
- Brimfield Field Falcons (2020–)
- Norton Panthers (2020–)
- Ravenna Ravens (2020–)
- Kent Roosevelt Roughriders (2026–)
- Lakemore Springfield Spartans (2020–)
- Streetsboro Rockets (2020–)
- Tallmadge Blue Devils (2026–
- Cuyahoga Falls Woodridge Bulldogs (2020–)
Former members
- Coventry Comets (2020–2026; to Principals Athletic)
North Coast Conference
- Cleveland Heights Beaumont School Blue Streaks (2024–)
- Cleveland Benedictine Bengals (2025–)
- Cuyahoga Falls Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy Royals (2024–)
- Elyria Catholic Panthers (2024–)
- Mentor Lake Catholic Cougars (2024–)
- Chardon Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin Lions (2024–)
- Parma Padua Franciscan Bruins (2024–)
Future members
Rockey River Lutheran West Longhorns (2027)
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–)
Future members
- Salem Quakers (2027)
Former members
- Jefferson Area Falcons (2018–2023 to CVC)
Northeastern Athletic Conference
Stars Division
- Middlefield Cardinal Huskies (2025–)
- Orwell Grand Valley Mustangs (2009–2019; 2024–)
- Vienna Mathews Mustangs (2003–; football 2009–)
- Andover Pymatuning Valley Lakers (2002–; football 2009–)
- Ashtabula St. John Fighting Heralds (2022–)
- Cortland Maplewood Rockets (2002–)
Stripes Division
- Kinsman Badger Braves (2003–)
- North Bloomfield Bloomfield Cardinals (2002–)
- Bristolville Bristol Panthers (2002–)
- Southington Chalker Wildcats (2002–; football 2009–2020)
- Leetonia Bears (2026–)
- Lordstown Red Devils (2002–)
- Windham Bombers (2013–; football 2013–2025)
Former members
- Fairport Harbor Fairport Harding Skippers (2020–2026; to Chagrin Valley Conference)
- Cleveland Heights Lutheran East Falcons (2009–2012 football only; moved to freelance)
- Thompson Ledgemont Redskins (2008–2015; school closed)
- Newbury Black Knights (2014–2020; school closed)
Future members
- Brookfield Warriors (2027)
- Champion Flashes (2027)
- Leavittsburg LaBrae Vikings (2027)
- Liberty Leopards (2027)
Northern 8 Football Conference
- Southington Chalker Wildcats (2024–)
- Lakeside Danbury Lakers (2020–)
- Holgate Tigers (2020–)
- Hermitage Kennedy Catholic Eagles (2026–)
- Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic Panthers (2021–)
- Fremont St. Joseph Central Catholic Crimson Streaks (2024–)
- Sebring McKinley Trojans (2024–)
- Stryker Panthers (2020–)
- Windham Bombers (2026–)
Suspended member
- Oregon Cardinal Stritch Cardinals (2025); 2026 season canceled due to low numbers, however school has not been removed from the conference
Former members
- Toledo Christian Eagles (2020–2025); returned to 11-man football in 2025
Principals Athletic Conference
- Canton Township Canton South Wildcats (2022–)
- Coventry Comets (1989–95; 2001–05; 2026–)
- 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 Members
- Millersburg West Holmes Knights (2028)
- Westfield Township Cloverleaf Colts (2028)
Former members
- East Canton Hornets (1989–2005, to Portage Trail Conference)
- Gnadenhutten Indian Valley Braves (1992–95, 2008–16, to Inter-Valley Conference)
- Magnolia Sandy Valley Cardinals (1989–2001, to Inter-Valley)
- Canton Timken Trojans (2005–15, school closed, consolidated with Canton McKinley)
- Zoarville Tuscarawas Valley Trojans (1989–2017, to Inter-Valley Conference)
- Cuyahoga Falls Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy Royals (2001–2024, to North Coast Conference)
- Loudonville Redbirds (2017–2021 Football only member, left for Knox Morrow Athletic Conference)
Southwestern Conference
- 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; 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)
- North Olmsted Eagles (1954–2021 to Great Lakes
- Westlake Demons (1954–2021 to Great Lakes)
Suburban League
American Division
- Aurora Greenmen (2015–)
- Barberton Magics (2005–2011, 2015–)
- Copley Indians (1949–)
- Chagrin Falls Kenston Bombers (2026–)
- Mayfield Wildcats (2026–)
- Macedonia Nordonia Knights (1947–1973, 2011–[In National for football only)
- Revere Minutemen (1957–)
- Twinsburg Tigers (1957–1964, 2015–)
National Division
- Brecksville-Broadview Heights Bees (2015–[American for football only)
- Granger Highland Hornets (1976–)
- Hudson Explorers (1949–1997, 2015–)
- Medina Bees (2026–)
- North Royalton Bears (2015–)
- Solon Comets (2023–)
- Twinsburg Tigers (1957–1964, 2015–)
- Wadsworth Grizzlies (1984–)
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)
- Kent Roosevelt Rough Riders (2015–2026; to Metro Athletic)
- Tallmadge Blue Devils (1990–2026; to Metro Athletic)
- Cuyahoga Falls Black Tigers (2015–2026; to Metro Athletic)
United Athletic Conference
- Lyndhurst Brush Arcs (2026–)
- Bedford Bearcats (2026–)
- Garfield Heights Bulldogs (2026–)
- Maple Heights Mustangs (2026–)
- Warrensville Heights Tigers (2026–)
- Youngstown Defenders (2026–football/basketball only)
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)
Defunct conferences
See also
Notes and references
- ↑ "Ohio High School Athletic Association Web site". OHSAA. Retrieved December 31, 2006.
