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OHSAA Northeast Region athletic conferences

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 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–[Independent in Football)
  • Warren G. Harding Raiders (2014–[Independent in Football)

Future Members

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

  • Gates Mills Hawken Hawks (1996–)
  • Painesville Harvey Red Raiders (2009–)
  • Rocky River Lutheran West Longhorns (2019–)
  • Pepper Pike Orange Lions (1964–1996, 1998–)
  • Perry Pirates (1996–)
  • Chesterland West Geauga Wolverines (1963–1996, 1998–)

Metro Division

Valley Division

Lake Division

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)

Future Members

  • Chardon Hilltoppers (1964–1980; 2026)
  • Fairport Harding (2005–2020; 2026)
  • North Rangers (2026)
  • South Rebels (2026)

Cleveland Senate Athletic League

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

Eastern Buckeye Conference

Former Members

  • Canton South Wildcats (2018–2021 to Principals)

Eastern Ohio Athletic Conference

Former Members

  • Toronto Red Knights (2017–2019, concurrent with OVAC)

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

Independents

The following schools currently do not compete in an athletic conference as of the 2025–26 school year:

Lorain County League/Conference

The Lorain County League began in the 2019-20 school year.

Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference

The Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference was formed after the Inter-Tri County League split into two separate conferences for the 2017–18 school year. In 2020, the former Blue tier of the All-American Conference joined to create a new Grey tier.

Grey Tier

Scarlet Tier

Metro Athletic Conference

  • Westfield Township Cloverleaf Colts (2020–)
  • Coventry Comets (2020–)
  • Brimfield Field Falcons (2020–)
  • Norton Panthers (2020–)
  • Ravenna Ravens (2020–)
  • Lakemore Springfield Spartans (2020–)
  • Streetsboro Rockets (2020–)
  • Cuyahoga Falls Woodridge Bulldogs (2020–)

Future Members

  • Cuyahoga Falls Black Tigers (2026–)
  • Kent Roosevelt Roughriders (2026–)
  • Tallmadge Blue Devils (2026–)

North Coast Conference

Future members

Rockey River Lutheran West Longhorns (2027)

Northeast 8 Athletic Conference

Former members

Northeastern Athletic Conference

  • Andover Pymatuning Valley Lakers (2002–;football 2009–)
  • Ashtabula St. John Fighting Heralds (2022–)
  • Kinsman Badger Braves (2003–)
  • North Bloomfield Bloomfield Cardinals (2002–)
  • Bristolville Bristol Panthers (2002–)
  • Middlefield Cardinal Huskies (2025–)
  • Southington Chalker Wildcats (2002– ;football 2009–2020)
  • Fairport Harbor Fairport Harding Skippers (2020–)
  • Orwell Grand Valley Mustangs (2009–2019; 2024–)
  • Lordstown Red Devils (2002–)
  • Cortland Maplewood Rockets (2002–)
  • Vienna Mathews Mustangs (2003–;football 2009–)
  • Windham Bombers (2013– ;football 2013–2025)

Former members

  • 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)
  • Leetonia Bears (2026)
  • Liberty Leopards (2027)

Northern 8 Football Conference

Former members

  • Toledo Christian Eagles (2020–2025); returned to 11-man football in 2025

Principals Athletic Conference

Also known as PAC-7

  • Canton Township Canton South Wildcats (2022–)
  • 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

  • Coventry Comets (1989–95; 2001–05; 2026)
  • 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

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–)
  • Cuyahoga Falls Black Tigers (2015–)
  • Granger Highland Hornets (1976–)
  • Revere Minutemen (1957–)
  • Kent Roosevelt Rough Riders (2015–)
  • Tallmadge Blue Devils (1990–)

National Division

Future members

  • Medina Bees (2026)
  • Chagrin Falls Kenston Bombers (2026)
  • Mayfield Wildcats (2026)

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)

United Athletic Conference (2026)

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)

Western Reserve Conference

Main article: Western Reserve Conference

  • Chardon Hilltoppers (2015–)
  • Auburn/Bainbridge Kenston Bombers (2015–)
  • Mayfield Wildcats (2015–)
  • Eastlake North Rangers (2015–)
  • Painesville Riverside Beavers (2015–)
  • Willoughby South Rebels (2015–)

Defunct conferences

See also

Notes and references