OHSAA Central Region athletic conferences

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This is a list of high school athletic conferences in the Central Region of Ohio, as defined by the OHSAA.[1] Because the names of localities and their corresponding high schools do not always match and because there is often a possibility of ambiguity with respect to either the name of a locality or the name of a high school, the following table gives both in every case, with the locality name first, in plain type, and the high school name second in boldface type. The school's team nickname is given last.

Central Catholic League[]

Former members

  • Columbus Holy Family Golden Flashes (1928–60)
  • Columbus Holy Rosary Ramblers (1928–66, consolidated into Father Wehrle)
  • Newark Catholic Green Wave (1928-53 as St. Francis, 1991-2003)
  • Columbus St. MaryRams (1928–66, consolidated into Father Wehrle)
  • Zanesville St. Nicholas Flyers (1928–50, consolidated into Bishop Rosecrans)
  • Zanesville St. Thomas Aquinas Irish (1928–44, 1946–50, consolidated into Bishop Rosecrans)
  • Mount Vernon St. Vincent De Paul Blue Streaks (1928–53)
  • Zanesville Bishop Rosecrans Bishops (1950–77, 1979-2007)
  • Springfield Catholic Central Fighting Irish (1951–53)
  • Lancaster St. Mary Saints (1951–53)
  • Marion St. Mary Fighting Irish (1951–53)
  • New Lexington St. Aloysius Blue Knights (1955-??)
  • Columbus Father Wehrle Wolverines (1966–91, school closed)
  • Columbus Worthington Christian High School Warriors (2007–13)
  • Columbus Columbus School for Girls Unicorns (1988-2019, left for the Mid-State League)

Columbus City League[]

North Division

  • Columbus Beechcroft Cougars (1976-)
  • Columbus Centennial Stars (1976-)
  • Columbus East Tigers (1924-)
  • Columbus Linden McKinley Panthers (1928-)
  • Columbus North International Lions (2010-)
  • Columbus Mifflin Punchers (1973-)
  • Columbus Northland Vikings (1965-)
  • Columbus Whetstone Braves (1961-)

South Division

  • Columbus Africentric Nubians (1999-)
  • Columbus Briggs Bruins (1962-)
  • Columbus Eastmoor Academy Warriors (1956-)
  • Columbus Independence 76ers (1976-)
  • Columbus Marion-Franklin Red Devils (1958-)
  • Columbus South Bulldogs (1922-)
  • Columbus Walnut Ridge Scots (1961-)
  • Columbus West Cowboys (1922-)

Former members[]

  • Columbus Central Pirates (1922-1982)
  • Columbus North Polar Bears (1924-1979)
  • Columbus Mohawk Indians (1967–1978)
  • Columbus Brookhaven Bearcats (1963-2014)
  • Columbus Aquinas College Terriers (1922-1965)

Independents[]

Former

Knox-Morrow Athletic Conference[]

Main article: Knox Morrow Athletic Conference

Started in 2017-18, the league was founded by members of the Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference's Blue Division.

Licking County League[]

The league has two incarnations, the first lasting from 1927 to 1991. The second incarnation began 23 years later after travel and budget concerns brought together the ten schools that had made up league membership until 1986. The league is split into two divisions - Big School and Small School.[2]

Big School

  • Granville Blue Aces (1927-1950, 1963-1991, 2013-) Colors: Blue and White
  • Zanesville Blue Devils (2020-) Colors: Blue and White
  • Pataskala Licking Heights Hornets (1927-1983, 2013-, changed name from Summit Station 1958) Colors: Maroon and Gold
  • Newark Licking Valley Panthers (1959-1991, 2013-) Colors: Red, White and Blue
  • Pataskala Watkins Memorial Warriors (1955-1991, 2013-) Colors: Black and Gold

Small School

  • Heath Bulldogs (1964-1991, 2013-) Colors: Brown and White
  • Johnstown-Monroe Johnnies (1927-1991, 2013-) Colors: Red and White
  • Hebron Lakewood Lancers (1959-1991, 2013-) Colors: Red, White and Blue
  • Newark Catholic Green Wave (1973-1991, 2013-) Colors: Green and White
  • Johnstown Northridge Vikings (1963-1986, 2013-) Colors: Green and White
  • Utica Redskins (1927-1991, 2013-) Colors: Red and Gray

Former members

  • Alexandria Red Devils (1927-1962, renamed Northridge South 1960, consolidated into Northridge) Colors: Red and Black
  • Etna Eagles (1927-1955, consolidated into Watkins Memorial) Colors: Green and white
  • Hanover Panthers (1927-1959, renamed Hanover-Toboso 1934, consolidated into Licking Valley) Colors: Maroon and White
  • Hartford Yellow Jackets (1927-1960, consolidated into Northridge North) Colors: Orange and Black
  • Hebron Trailblazers (1927-1958, consolidated into Lynnwood-Jacksontown) Colors: blue and Gray
  • Homer Blue Devils (1927-1962, renamed Northridge North 1960, consolidated into Northride) Colors: Blue and Gold
  • Jacksontown Trojans (1927-1959, renamed Lynnwood-Jacksontown 1958, consolidated into Lakewood) Colors: Red and White
  • Kirkersville Komets (1927-1955, consolidated into Watkins Memorial) Colors: Red and White
  • Pataskala Blue Streaks (1927-1955, consolidated into Watkins Memorial) Colors: Blue and White
  • Toboso (1927-1934, consolidated into Hanover-Toboso)

Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference[]

Main article: Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference (OHSAA)

Conference Website: http://www.moacsports.com/MISC/home.htm

  • Bellville Clear Fork Colts (2017-)
  • Galion Tigers (2014-)
  • Marion Pleasant Spartans (1990-)
  • Caledonia River Valley Vikings (1990-)
  • Marion Harding Presidents (2014- all sports, 2015- in football)
  • Ontario Warriors (2017-)
  • Shelby Whippets (2018-)

Former members[]

  • Cardington-Lincoln Pirates (1990-2017, to Knox-Morrow Conference)
  • Centerburg Trojans (2013-17, to Knox-Morrow Conference)
  • Howard East Knox Bulldogs (2014-17, to Knox-Morrow Conference)
  • Marion Elgin Comets (1990-2017, to Northwest Central Conference)
  • Milford Center Fairbanks Panthers (2013-17, to Ohio Heritage Conference)
  • Fredericktown Freddies (2013-17, to Knox-Morrow Conference)
  • Sparta Highland Fighting Scots (1990-2017, to Knox-Morrow Conference)
  • Plain City Jonathan Alder Pioneers (2013-17, to Central Buckeye Conference)
  • Mount Gilead Indians (1990-2017, to Knox-Morrow Conference)
  • Richwood North Union Wildcats (1990-2018, to Central Buckeye Conference, football competed in MOAC for 2018 season)
  • Galion Northmor Golden Knights (1990-2017, to Knox-Morrow Conference)
  • Morral Ridgedale Rockets (1990-2014)
  • Upper Sandusky Rams (2014 football season only)
  • Delaware Buckeye Valley Barons (1990-2019, to Mid-State League)

Mid-Ohio Christian Athletic League[]

Main article: Mid-Ohio Christian Athletic League (OHSAA)

Former members

Mid-State League[]

Buckeye Division

  • Amanda Amanda-Clearcreek Aces (Amanda Black Aces before 1960) (1958-)
  • Carroll Bloom-Carroll Bulldogs (Carroll before 1968, 1958-)
  • Circleville Tigers (1990-)
  • Lancaster Fairfield Union Falcons (1957-)
  • Columbus Hamilton Township Rangers (1981-)
  • Baltimore Liberty Union Lions (1949-)
  • Circleville Logan Elm Braves (1973-)

Departing Buckeye Division Member

  • Ashville Teays Valley Vikings (1984-2024)

Cardinal Division

Ohio Division

  • Bexley Lions (2003-)
  • Columbus Bishop Ready Silver Knights (2017-) (Football only)
  • Delaware Buckeye Valley Barons (2019-)
  • Gahanna Columbus Academy Vikings (1949-1957, 2003-)
  • Grandview Heights Bobcats (2003-)
  • Whitehall-Yearling Rams (2003-)
  • Worthington Christian Warriors (2013-) (Football in Cardinal Division)

Former members

  • Canal Winchester Indians (1957-1964, 1966-2012)
  • Pickerington Tigers (1966-1981)
  • Pataskala Licking Heights Hornets (1984-2012)
  • New Albany Eagles (1990-2006)
  • Granville Blue Aces (1991-2013)
  • Heath Bulldogs (1991-2013)
  • Hebron Lakewood Lancers (2003-2013)
  • Newark Licking Valley Panthers (2003-2013)
  • Newark Catholic Green Wave (2003-2013)
  • London Madison-Plains Golden Eagles (2013-2017 to Ohio Heritage Conference)
  • West Jefferson Roughriders (1949-1956, 2006-2017 to Ohio Heritage Conference)
  • London Red Raiders (2013-2019, to Central Buckeye Conference)

Ohio Capital Conference[]

Main article: Ohio Capital Conference

Conference realignment for 2020-21 thru 2023-24.
[3]

Ohio Division

Central Division

  • Dublin Coffman Shamrocks (1991-)
  • Hilliard Bradley Jaguars (2009-)
  • Hilliard Davidson Wildcats (1974-)
  • Powell Olentangy Liberty Patriots (2004-)
  • Lewis Center Olentangy Orange Pioneers (2008-)
  • Upper Arlington Golden Bears (1981-)

Buckeye Division

Cardinal Division

  • Dublin Jerome Celtics (2004-)
  • Hilliard Darby Panthers (1997-)
  • Lewis Center Olentangy Braves (1997-)
  • Lewis Center Olentangy Berlin Bears (2018-)
  • Marysville Monarchs (1991-)
  • Worthington Thomas Worthington Cardinals (1968-)

Capital Division

Future Members

  • Ashville Teays Valley Vikings (joining 2024)
  • Logan Chieftains (joining 2024)

Former Members

  • Grove City Pleasant View Panthers (1968-1970). The school became a Junior High only. District built new school, Galloway Westland Cougars, to replace it.
  • Whitehall-Yearling Rams (1968-2001). Now competing in the Mid-State League (Ohio Division).
  • Chillicothe Cavaliers (1976–2006). Now competing in the Frontier Athletic Conference (FAC).
  • Pataskala Watkins Memorial Warriors (1989-2013). Now competing in the Licking County League (LCL).
  • Mount Vernon Yellow Jackets (1968-2016). Now competing in the Ohio Cardinal Conference.

Defunct conferences[]

Main article: Ohio Central Region defunct athletic conferences

See also[]

Notes and references[]

  1. ^ OHSAA. "Ohio High School Athletic Association Web site". Retrieved 2006-12-31.
  2. ^ "Big changes coming to Licking County League in 2015-16".
  3. ^ https://www.thisweeknews.com/sports/20200225/ohio-capital-conference-announces-names-for-realigned-divisions
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