This is a list of high school athletic conferences in the Central Region of Ohio, as defined by the

OHSAA The Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) is the governing body of athletic programs for junior and senior high schools in the state of Ohio. The OHSAA governs eligibility of student athletes, resolves disputes, organizes levels of compe ...

. 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

* Columbus Bishop Hartley Hawks (1957-) * Columbus Bishop Watterson Eagles (1955-) * Columbus St. Charles Cardinals (1923-) * Columbus St. Francis DeSales Stallions (1960-) Departing Division Member * Columbus Bishop Ready Silver Knights (1960-2023) (Fall 2023 Bishop Ready will join Mid-State 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

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Fighting Irish (1951–53) * New Lexington St. Aloysius Blue Knights (1955-1969) * 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

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Stars (1976-) * Columbus

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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 Eastmoor Academy is a public high school located on the east side of Columbus, Ohio. It is part of Columbus City Schools. Eastmoor Academy was formerly known as Eastmoor High School. The school's colors are red, white and blue, and its mascot ...

Warriors (1956-) * Columbus

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76ers (1976-) * Columbus Marion-Franklin Red Devils (1958-) * Columbus

South South is one of the cardinal directions or Points of the compass, compass points. The direction is the opposite of north and is perpendicular to both east and west. Etymology The word ''south'' comes from Old English ''sūþ'', from earlier Pro ...

Bulldogs (1922-) * Columbus Walnut Ridge Scots (1961-) * Columbus

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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 Members * Powell Village Academy Griffins (School closed in 2019)

Knox-Morrow Athletic Conference

Started in 2017-18, the league was founded by members of the Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference's Blue Division. * Cardington-Lincoln Pirates (2017-) * Centerburg Trojans (2017-) * Danville Blue Devils (2017-) * Howard East Knox Bulldogs (2017-) * Fredericktown Freddies (2017-) * Sparta

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Fighting Scots (2017-) * Mount Gilead Indians (2017-) * Galion Northmor Golden Knights (2017-)

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 - Buckeye and Cardinal divisions. LickingCountyLeague

Buckeye * Granville Blue Aces (1927-1950, 1963-1991, 2013-) Colors: Blue and White *

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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 Cardinal *

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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

Conference Website: http://www.moacsports.com/MISC/home.htm * Bellville Clear Fork Colts (2017-) *

Galion Galion is a city in Crawford, Morrow, and Richland counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. The population was 10,453 at the 2020 census. Galion is the second-largest city in Crawford County after Bucyrus. The Crawford County portion of Galion is ...

Tigers (2014-) * Marion Pleasant Spartans (1990-) * Caledonia

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Vikings (1990-) * Marion Harding Presidents (2014- all sports, 2015- in football) *

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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

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Panthers (2013–17, to Ohio Heritage Conference) * Fredericktown Freddies (2013–17, to Knox-Morrow Conference) * Sparta

Fighting Scots (1990-2017, to Knox-Morrow Conference) * Plain City

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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) *

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Rams (2014 football season only) * Delaware Buckeye Valley Barons (1990-2019, to Mid-State League)

Mid-Ohio Christian Athletic League

* Columbus Tree of Life Christian Trojans * Delaware Christian Eagles *

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Lions * Groveport Madison Christian Eagles * Pataskal
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Flames * Westerville Northside Christian Lions Former members * Lancaster

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Knights * Gahanna Christian Academy Eagles * Grove City Christian Eagles *Maranatha Christian Patriots

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

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Braves (1973-) Departing Buckeye Division Member * Ashville

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Vikings (1984-2024) Cardinal Division * Sugar Grove

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Rockets (1953-) * Zanesville Bishop Rosecrans Bishops (2017-) * Lancaster

Knights (2013-) * Lancaster Fisher Catholic Irish (1964-) * Grove City Christian Eagles (2013-) * Canal Winchester Harvest Preparatory Warriors (2003-) (Football in Ohio Division) * Corning

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Falcons (2020-) * Millersport Lakers (1957-) * Columbus School for Girls Unicorns (2019-) * Upper Arlington The Wellington School Jaguars (2017-) (No football) Ohio Division *

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Lions (2003-) * Columbus Bishop Ready Silver Knights (2017-) (Football only) * Delaware Buckeye Valley Barons (2019-) * Gahanna

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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) *

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) *

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Red Raiders (2013-2019, to Central Buckeye Conference)

Ohio Capital Conference

Conference realignment for 2020-21 thru 2023-24.
https://www.thisweeknews.com/sports/20200225/ohio-capital-conference-announces-names-for-realigned-divisions Ohio Division * Gahanna Lincoln Golden Lions (1968-) * Grove City Greyhounds (1981-) * New Albany Eagles (2006-) * Pickerington North Panthers (2004-) * Westerville Central Warhawks (2004-) * Galloway

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Cougars (1970-) 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-) *

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Golden Bears (1981-) Buckeye Division * Grove City Central Crossing Comets (2002-) * Groveport-Madison Cruisers (1974-) * Lancaster Golden Gales (1997-) *

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Wildcats (1995-) * Pickerington Central Tigers (1981-) * Reynoldsburg Raiders (1968-) Cardinal Division * Dublin Jerome Celtics (2004-) * Hilliard Darby Panthers (1997-) * Lewis Center Olentangy Braves (1997-) * Delaware Olentangy Berlin Bears (2018-) * Marysville Monarchs (1991-) * Worthington

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Cardinals (1968-) Capital Division * Sunbury Big Walnut Golden Eagles (1997-) * Canal Winchester Indians (2013-) * Delaware Hayes Pacers (1968-) * Dublin Scioto Irish (1995-) * Columbus Franklin Heights Falcons (1981-) * Westerville North Warriors (1977-) * Westerville South Wildcats (1968-) * Columbus Worthington Kilbourne Wolves (1991-) 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). *

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Yellow Jackets (1968-2016). Now competing in the Ohio Cardinal Conference.

Defunct conferences

Notes and references

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Central Catholic League

Columbus City League

Former members

Independents

Knox-Morrow Athletic Conference

Licking County League

Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference

Former members

Mid-Ohio Christian Athletic League

Mid-State League

Ohio Capital Conference

Defunct conferences

See also

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