OHSAA East/Southeast Regions athletic conferences

This is a list of high school athletic conferences in the East and Southeast Regions 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.

Buckeye 8 Conference

North Division

• Lisbon Beaver Local Beavers (2013-)
• Rayland Buckeye Local Panthers (2008-)
• East Liverpool Potters (2013-)
• Richmond Edison Wildcats (2008-)
• Wintersville Indian Creek Redskins (2008-)

South Division

• Bellaire Big Reds (2008-)
• Cadiz Harrison Central Huskies (2008-)
• Martins Ferry Purple Riders (2008-)
• St. Clairsville Red Devils (2008-)
• Belmont Union Local Jets (2008-)

East Central Ohio League

Scarlet Division

• Cambridge Bobcats (1987-)
• Dover Tornadoes (1993-)
• Marietta Tigers (2011-)
• New Philadelphia Quakers (1997-)
• Zanesville Blue Devils (2011-)

Gray Division

• Zanesville Bishop Rosecrans Bishops (2011-2017)
• Coshocton Redskins (1987-)
• Byesville Meadowbrook Colts (1987-)
• Warsaw River View Black Bears (2005-)

Former schools

• St. Clairsville Red Devils (1987–96)
• Uhrichsville Claymont Mustangs (1989-2016)
• Gnadenhutten Indian Valley Braves (1996-2007)

Division alignments (2011-17)

• Gray: Bishop Rosecrans, Claymont (2011-16), Coshocton, Meadowbrook, River View
• Scarlet: Cambridge, Dover, Marietta, New Philadelphia, Zanesville

Independents

• Jackson Ironmen (Will only be Independent for 2016-17)
• Logan Chieftains (Will become Independent in June 2016)
• Manchester Greyhounds (football only, Southern Hills member in other sports)
• Seaman North Adams Green Devils (football only, Southern Hills member in other sports)
• Ironton St. Joseph Central Flyers (no football)
• West Union Dragons (football only, Southern Hills member in other sports)

Inter-Valley Conference

• Lore City Buckeye Trail Warriors (2016-)
• Uhrichsville Claymont Mustangs (2016-)
• Bowerstown Conotton Valley Rockets (2001–11, 2016-)
• East Canton Hornets (2013-)
• Sugarcreek Garaway Pirates (1968–)
• Berlin Hiland Hawks (No football) (1968–)
• Gnadenhutten Indian Valley Braves (2016-)
• Malvern Hornets (1968–)
• Newcomerstown Trojans (1968–)
• West Lafayette Ridgewood Generals (1968–)
• Magnolia Sandy Valley Cardinals (2001–)
• Strasburg Strasburg-Franklin Tigers (1971–)
• New Philadelphia Tuscarawas Central Catholic Saints (1970–)
• Zoarville Tuscarawas Valley Trojans (1974–77, 2016-)

Former members

• Midvale Indian Valley North Big Blue (1968–88)
• Gnadenhutten Indian Valley South Rebels (1968–88)
• Dover St. Joseph Ramblers (1968–70)
• Dennison St. Mary's Blue Wave (1968–70)
• Freeport Lakeland Raiders (1974–99)
• Jewett-Scio Vikings (1974–99)

Muskingum Valley League

• Crooksville Ceramics (1930-, known as Big Red until 1935)
• New Concord John Glenn Muskies (1962-)
• Zanesville Maysville Panthers (1963-)
• McConnelsville Morgan Raiders (1966-)
• New Lexington Panthers (1930-)
• Duncan Falls Philo Electrics (1938-)
• Thornville Sheridan Generals (1966-)
• Dresden Tri-Valley Scotties (1966-)
• Zanesville West Muskingum Tornadoes (1966-)

Former Member

• Glouster Tomcats (1930–65)
• McConnelsville Malta-McConnelsville Big Reds (1930–66, consolidated into Morgan)
• New Concord Little Muskies (1930–62, consolidated into John Glenn)
• Caldwell Redskins (1933–64)
• Roseville Ramblers (1944–70, consolidated into Philo)
• Zanesville St. Thomas Irish (1944–46)
• Dresden Jefferson J-Hawks (1950–66, consolidated into Tri-Valley)
• Warsaw River View Black Bears (1973-2003)

Ohio Valley Athletic Conference

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Division A

• Beallsville Blue Devils
• McMechen (WV) Bishop Donahue Bishops
• Bowerston Conotton Valley Rockets
• St. Clairsville East Richland Christian Lions
• Hundred (WV) Hornets
• Weirton (WV) Madonna Blue Dons
• Paden City (WV) Wildcats
• Bellaire St. John Central Fighting Irish
• Morgantown (WV) Trinity Christian Warriors
• Pine Grove (WV) Valley Lumberjacks

Division AA

• Bridgeport Bridgeport Bulldogs
• Caldwell Redskins
• Cameron (WV) Dragons
• Blacksville (WV) Clay-Battelle Cee-Bees
• New Matamoras Frontier Cougars
• Hannibal River Pilots
• Shadyside Tigers
• Toronto Red Knights
• Wellsville Tigers
• Wheeling Central Catholic (WV) Maroon Knights

Division AAA

• Barnesville Shamrocks
• Bellaire Big Reds
• Lore City Buckeye Trail Warriors
• Beverly Fort Frye Cadets
• Wheeling (WV) Linsly Cadets
• New Martinsville (WV) Magnolia Blue Eagles
• Woodsfield Monroe Central Seminoles
• Sarahsville Shenandoah Zeps
• Sistersville (WV) Tyler Consolidated Silver Knights
• Steubenville Catholic Central Crusaders

Division AAAA

• Rayland Buckeye Local Panthers
• East Liverpool Potters
• Cadiz Harrison Central Huskies
• Martins Ferry Purple Riders
• Byesville Meadowbrook Colts
• New Cumberland (WV) Oak Glen Golden Bears
• St. Clairsville Red Devils
• Steubenville Big Red
• Belmont Union Local Jets
• Weirton (WV) Weir Red Raiders

Division AAAAA

• Lisbon Beaver Local Beavers
• Wellsburg Brooke Bruins
• Cambridge Bobcats
• Richmond Edison Wildcats
• Wintersville Indian Creek Redskins
• Glendale (WV) John Marshall Monarchs
• Morgantown (WV) Mohigans
• Wheeling Park (WV) Patriots
• Parkersburg South (WV) Patriots
• Morgantown (WV) University Hawks

Future Members:

• Vincent Warren Warriors (2016-) (Joining OVAC in Class 5A, http://www.ovac.org/School/Enrollment)

Conference affiliations

• Buckeye 8 Conference - Bellaire, Union Local, Harrison Central, Martins Ferry, Buckeye Local, Edison, St. Clairsville, Indian Creek, Beaver Local, East Liverpool
• East Central Ohio League - Meadowbrook, Cambridge
• Inter Tri-County League - Wellsville
• Pioneer Valley Conference - Caldwell, Buckeye Trail, Fort Frye, Frontier, Monroe Central, Shenandoah

Ohio Valley Conference

• Chesapeake Panthers (1954-)
• Coal Grove Dawson-Bryant Hornets (1954-)
• Proctorville Fairland Dragons (1957-)
• Gallipolis Gallia Academy Blue Devils (2016-)
• Ironton Fighting Tigers (2014-)
• Portsmouth Trojans (2014-)
• Ironton Rock Hill Redmen (1954-)
• South Point Pointers (1954-)

Former members:

• Oak Hill Oaks (1954–84)
• Wheelersburg Pirates (1954–57)
• Ironton St. Joseph Central Flyers (1962–79)
• Willow Wood Symmes Valley Vikings (1962–71, 1977–84)
• Ceredo-Kenova (WV) Wonders (1986–91)
• Buffalo (Wayne) Bison (1987–92)
• Wayne Pioneers (1987–88)
• Bidwell River Valley Raiders (2001–14)

Pioneer Valley Conference

The PVC originally formed in 1964 as the Frontier Valley Conference, then became the Mid-Ohio Valley Conference in 1966 to avoid confusion with the newly consolidated Frontier Local School District. The conference settled on its current moniker in 1976. All schools are also affiliated with the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference.

• Caldwell Redskins (1964-)
• Beverly Fort Frye Cadets (1964-)
• New Matamoras Frontier Cougars (1968-)
• Woodsfield Monroe Central Seminoles (1994-)
• Sarahsville Shenandoah Zeps (1966-)

Former Members

• Lawrence Golden Eagles (1964–68, consolidated into Frontier)
• New Matamoras Bulldogs (1964–68, consolidated into Frontier)
• Newport Trojans (1964–68, consolidated into Frontier)
• Marietta St. Mary Central Irish (1964–65)
• Lower Salem Salem-Liberty Cardinals (1964–66, consolidated into Fort Frye)
• Graysville Skyvue Golden Hawks (1964–94, consolidated into Monroe Central)
• Waterford Wildcats (1964–97, left for Tri-Valley Conference)
• Glouster Trimble Tomcats (1965–78, Glouster before 1973, left for Tri-Valley Conference)
• Beallsville Blue Devils (1976-2005, left for River Valley Conference)
• Woodsfield Redskins (1976–94, consolidated into Monroe Central)
• Hannibal River Pilots (2005-2014)
• Lore City Buckeye Trail Warriors (1997-2016)

Scioto Valley Conference

• Frankfort Adena Warriors¹ (1968–)
• Chillicothe Huntington Huntsmen¹ (1972–)
• Bainbridge Paint Valley Bearcats¹ (1962–)
• Piketon Redstreaks (1962–)
• Chillicothe Southeastern Panthers (1975–)
• Chillicothe Unioto Shermans¹ (1962–74, 1975–)
• Williamsport Westfall Mustangs (1964–)
• Chillicothe Zane Trace Pioneers¹ (1971–)

Former members:

• Laurelville Wildcats (1962–72, consolidated into Logan Elm)
• Circleville Logan Elm Braves (1962–73)
• Lees Creek East Clinton Astros (1972–74)
• Chillicothe Bishop Flaget (Catholic) Panthers (1975–86, school closed)

1. Ross County schools that were concurrent in SVC and Ross County League from date of SVC entrance until 1975.

South Central Ohio League

Chillicothe

Clinton-Massie

East Clinton

Hillsboro

McClain

Miami Trace

Washington

Wilmington

Locations of teams in South Central Ohio League

• Chillicothe Cavaliers (1923–31, 1937–41, 1944–48, 2013–2017)
• Clarksville Clinton-Massie Falcons (2005–2017)
• Lees Creek East Clinton Astros (2012–2017)
• Hillsboro Indians (1923–31, 1937–92, 2003-2017)
• Greenfield McClain Tigers (1923–31, 1937–92, 2003–2017)
• Washington Court House Miami Trace Panthers (1960–92, 2003–2017)
• Washington Court House Washington Blue Lions (1923–31, 1937–92, 2003–2017)
• Wilmington Hurricane (1923–31, 1944–92, 2014–2017)

Former members:

• Circleville Tigers (1923–31, 1939–92)
• Frankfort Adena Warriors (1924–31)
• Franklin Heights Falcons (1958–64)
• Pleasant View (now Westland) Panthers (1958–64)
• London Madison-Plains Golden Eagles (1973–75, 1977–85, 2003–13)
• Chillicothe Unioto Sherman Tanks (1974–76)
• Ashville Teays Valley Vikings (1977–83)
• London Red Raiders (2003–13)

Southeastern Ohio Athletic League

The SEOAL is Ohio's oldest non-city athletic league, founded in 1925. The 2016-2017 school year is the final year the SEOAL will exist as a conference. No all-sports trophy will be awarded due to only having three members in the final year.

• Jackson Ironmen (1925-2017) (Will join a new, unnamed conference in June 2017)
• Logan Chieftains (1925-2017) (Will become Independent in June 2017)
• Vincent Warren Warriors (1986-2017) (Will become Independent in June 2017 and affiliate with the OVAC in Class 5A, http://www.ovac.org/School/Enrollment)

Former Members:

• The Plains Athens Bulldogs (1925–28, 1931-2008)
• Gallipolis Gallia Academy Blue Devils (1925-2016)
• Ironton Fighting Tigers (1925–31, 1968–85, 2006–10)
• Nelsonville Greyhounds (1925–67, consolidated into Nelsonville-York)
• Pomeroy Purple Panthers (1925–67, consolidated into Meigs)
• Portsmouth Trojans (1925–28, 2006-2014)
• Wellston Golden Rockets (1925–82)
• New Boston Glenwood Tigers (1927–37)
• Middleport Yellow Jackets (1929–67, consolidated into Meigs)
• Pomeroy Meigs Marauders (1967–83)
• Nelsonville-York Buckeyes (1967–70)
• Waverly Tigers (1970–83)
• Marietta Tigers (1985-2010)
• Bidwell River Valley Raiders (1993-2001)
• Point Pleasant (WV) Big Blacks (1996-2005)
• Chillicothe Cavaliers (2006–13)
• Zanesville Blue Devils (2006–10)

From 2006-10, the SEOAL played in North and South divisions:

• North: Athens (2006–08), Logan, Marietta, Warren, Zanesville
• South: Chillicothe, Gallia, Ironton, Jackson, Portsmouth

Southern Hills Athletic Conference

Formed in 1970 as the Adams County League, Brown County League, and Highland County League merged to provide a stable schedule after consolidation decimated all three. The league has an odd distinction in that all of its current members were league members by its second year, giving the SHAC a level of continuity that most rural-based leagues do not have. Had Manchester and Peebles been able to adjust their schedules to include all members (both schools had been part of the Tri-County League as well. Manchester left upon entering the SHAC, Peebles played in both until 1984.), every current member would be a founding member.

Division I

• Winchester Eastern Warriors (no football, 1970-)
• Lynchburg-Clay Mustangs (no football, 1970-)
• Seaman North Adams Green Devils (1970-)
• Peebles Indians (no football, 1971-)
• West Union Dragons (1970-)

Division II

• Leesburg Fairfield Lions (no football, 1970-)
• Fayetteville-Perry Rockets (1970-)
• Manchester Greyhounds (1971-)
• Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington Blue Jays (no football, 1970-)
• Mowrystown Whiteoak Wildcats (no football, 1970-)

Former schools

• Georgetown G-Men/Lady G-men (no football, 1970–97, to Southern Buckeye Athletic/Academic Conference)
• Jefferson Eagles (1970–71, consolidated into West Union)
• Mount Orab Western Brown Broncos (1970–72, to Clermont County League)
• St. Martin School of Brown County Ursulines Brown Bears (all girls, 1972-81, school closed)
• Latham Western Indians (1985-2002, to Southern Ohio Conference)

Southern Ohio Conference

Division I (Smaller schools)

• Portsmouth Clay Panthers (1979-) (no football)
• Beaver Eastern Eagles (1981-)
• New Boston Glenwood Tigers (1946-) (no football)
• Franklin Furnace Green Bobcats (1979-)
• Portsmouth Notre Dame Titans (formerly Portsmouth Central Catholic, 1946-)
• Portsmouth Sciotoville Community Tartans (formerly Portsmouth East, 1946-)
• Willow Wood Symmes Valley Vikings (1991-)
• Latham Western Indians (2002-) (no football)

Division II (Larger schools)

• Minford Falcons (1947–58, 1959-)
• McDermott Northwest Mohawks (1960-) *plays in Div. I for football
• Oak Hill Oaks (1991-) *plays in Div. I for football
• West Portsmouth Portsmouth West Senators (formerly Washington Twp., 1946-)
• South Webster Jeeps (1979-) *plays in Div. I for golf and boys soccer (no football)
• Lucasville Valley Indians (1958-) *plays in Div. I for boys soccer
• Waverly Tigers (1946–70, 1983-)
• Wheelersburg Pirates (1950-)

Former members

• Chesapeake Panthers (1948–54)
• South Point Pointers (1948–51)
• Coal Grove Dawson-Bryant Hornets (1950–52)
• Piketon Redstreaks (1957–62)
• Ironton St. Joseph Central Flyers (1982–89)

Tri-Valley Conference

Ohio Division

• Albany Alexander Spartans (1974-)
• The Plains Athens Bulldogs (2008-)
• Pomeroy Meigs Marauders (1983-)
• Nelsonville-York Buckeyes (1970-)
• Bidwell River Valley Raiders (2014-)
• McArthur Vinton County Vikings (1969-)
• Wellston Golden Rockets (1982-)

Hocking Division

• Belpre Golden Eagles (1969-)
• Reedsville Eastern Eagles (1993-)
• Stewart Federal Hocking Lancers (1969-)
• Corning Miller Falcons (1983-)
• Crown City South Gallia Rebels (2010-)
• Racine Southern Tornadoes (1993-)
• Glouster Trimble Tomcats (1978-)
• Mason, WV Wahama White Falcons (2010-)
• Waterford Wildcats (1997-)

Former members:

• Vincent Warren Warriors (1969–1986)

Defunct conferences

see Defunct Ohio high school athletic conferences

See also

• Ohio High School Athletic Association

Notes and references

1. OHSAA. "Ohio High School Athletic Association Web site". Retrieved 2006-12-31.
2. Ohio Valley Athletic Conference&#0153. "Ohio Valley Athletic Conference :: Valley". Ovac.org. Retrieved 2014-03-24.