Oregon Schools Activities Association

The Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) is a non-profit, board-governed organization that regulates high school athletics and competitive activities via athletic conferences in the U.S. state of Oregon, providing equitable competition among its members, both public and private. The OSAA is based in Wilsonville.

History

Originally created in 1918 as the "Oregon State High School Athletic Association", the name changed to the "Oregon School Activities Association", or OSAA, in 1947.

Currently, the OSAA sponsors seventy-four state championships in nineteen interscholastic activities including athletics, music, and forensics and is a member of the National Federation of State High School Associations.

Starting in the 2006–07 school year, the organization's four school classifications (1A, 2A, 3A, 4A) were divided into six classifications (6A, 5A, 4A, 3A, 2A, 1A). This caused some controversy as some school districts complained about the new classifications and sought legal action. OSAA voted to keep a six classification system in 2017.

Classifications and leagues

The OSAA divides schools up into classifications and leagues (or conferences).

There are six classifications, with the smallest schools in class 1A and the largest schools in class 6A. Within each classification, there are between five and eight leagues and conferences. Each league or conference has between four and 15 schools. Prior to 2006, there were four classifications (4A, 3A, 2A, 1A), prior to 1990, there were four classifications (AAA, AA, A, B), and prior to 1970, there were either three or four classifications (depending on the sport), but they were designated as A, A-2, B, B-8 for football, A-1, A-2 and B in basketball and A, A-2, & B for baseball.

According to OSAA's classification system for 2022-26, a 1A school has fewer than 74 students, 2A between 75 and 145 students, 3A between 146 and 310 students, 4A between 311 and 607 students, 5A between 608 and 1004 students, and the largest schools, 6A, have 1005 or more students. However, some schools choose to "play up" in a larger classification than they would normally be assigned.

As of the 2022-23 season, OSAA's classifications comprise the following:

6A classification

6A-1: Portland Interscholastic League

* Benson Techmen (No football)
* Cleveland Warriors
* Franklin Lightning
* Grant Generals
* Jefferson Democrats
* Lincoln Cardinals
* McDaniel Mountain Lions
* Roosevelt Roughriders
* Wells Guardians

6A-2: Metro League

* Aloha Warriors
* Beaverton Beavers
* Jesuit Crusaders (private)
* Mountainside Mavericks
* Southridge Skyhawks
* Sunset Apollos
* Westview Wildcats

6A-3: Pacific Conference

* Century Jaguars
* Forest Grove Vikings
* Glencoe Crimson Tide
* Liberty Falcons
* McMinnville Grizzlies
* Newberg Tigers
* Sherwood Bowmen

6A-4: Mt. Hood Conference

* Barlow Bruins
* Central Catholic Rams (private)
* Clackamas Cavaliers
* David Douglas Scots
* Gresham Gophers
* Nelson Hawks
* Reynolds Raiders
* Sandy Pioneers

6A-5: Three Rivers League

* Lake Oswego Lakers
* Lakeridge Pacers
* Oregon City Pioneers
* St. Mary's Academy Blues (private, girls only)
* Tigard Tigers
* Tualatin Timberwolves
* West Linn Lions

6A-6: Central Valley Conferencee

* McNary Celtics
* North Salem Vikings
* South Salem Saxons
* Sprague Olympians
* West Salem Titans

6A-7: Southwest Conference

* Grants Pass Cavemen
* North Medford Black Tornado
* Roseburg Indians
* Sheldon Irish
* South Eugene Axe
* South Medford Panthers
* Willamette Wolverines

5A classification

5A-1: Northwest Oregon Conference

* Canby Cougars
* Centennial Eagles
* Hillsboro Spartans
* Hood River Valley Eagles
* La Salle Falcons (private)
* Milwaukie Mustangs
* Parkrose Broncos
* Rex Putnam Kingsmen
* Wilsonville Wildcats

5A-2: Midwestern League

* Ashland Grizzlies
* Churchill Lancers
* Crater Comets
* Eagle Point Eagles
* North Eugene Highlanders
* Springfield Millers
* Thurston Colts

5A-3: Mid-Willamette Conference

* Central Panthers
* Corvallis Spartans
* Crescent Valley Raiders
* Dallas Dragons
* Lebanon Warriors
* McKay Scots
* Silverton Foxes
* South Albany Red Hawks
* West Albany Bulldogs
* Woodburn Bulldogs

5A-4: Intermountain Conference

* Bend Lava Bears
* Caldera Wolfpack
* Mountain View Cougars
* Redmond Panthers
* Ridgeview Ravens
* Summit Storm

4A classification

4A-1: Cowapa League

* Astoria Fishermen
* Scappoose Indians
* Seaside Seagulls
* St. Helens Lions
* Tillamook Cheesemakers

4A-2: Tri-Valley Conference

* Crook County Cowboys
* Estacada Rangers
* Gladstone Gladiators
* Madras White Buffaloes
* Molalla Indians
* The Dalles Riverhawks

4A-3: Oregon West Conference

* Cascade Cougars
* Newport Cubs
* North Marion Huskies
* Philomath Warriors
* Stayton Eagles
* Sweet Home Huskies

4A-4: Sky-Em League

* Cottage Grove Lions
* Junction City Tigers
* Marist Catholic Spartans (Private)
* Marshfield Pirates
* North Bend Bulldogs

4A-5: Skyline Conference

* Henley Hornets
* Hidden Valley Mustangs
* Klamath Union Pelicans
* Mazama Vikings
* Phoenix Pirates

4A-6: Greater Oregon League

* Baker Bulldogs
* Crook County Cowboys
* La Grande Tigers
* Madras White Buffaloes
* Pendleton Buckaroos
* The Dalles Riverhawks

3A classification

3A-1: Lewis & Clark League

* Catlin Gabel Eagles (private)
* De La Salle North Catholic Knights (private)
* Horizon Christian Hawks (private)
* Oregon Episcopal Aardvarks (private)
* Portland Adventist Academy Cougars (private)
* Valley Catholic Valiants (private)
* Westside Christian Eagles (private)

3A-2: Coastal Range League

* Banks Braves
* Corbett Cardinals
* Neah-Kah-Nie Pirates
* Rainier Columbians
* Riverdale Mavericks
* Warrenton Warriors
* Yamhill-Carlton Tigers

3A-3: PacWest Conference

* Amity Warriors
* Dayton Pirates
* Jefferson Lions
* Santiam Christian Eagles (private)
* Scio Loggers
* Sheridan Spartans
* Taft Tigers

3A-4: Mountain Valley Conference

* Creswell Bulldogs
* Elmira Falcons
* Harrisburg Eagles
* La Pine Hawks
* Pleasant Hill Billies
* Sisters Outlaws
* Siuslaw Vikings

3A-5: Far West League

* Brookings-Harbor Bruins
* Cascade Christian Challengers (private)
* Coquille Red Devils
*Douglas Trojans
* Glide Wildcats
* Lakeview Honkers
* North Valley Knights
* Rogue River Chieftains
* South Umpqua Lancers
* St. Mary's Crusaders (private)
* Sutherlin Bulldogs

3A-6: Eastern Oregon League

* Burns Hillanders
* McLoughlin Pioneers
* Nyssa Bulldogs
* Riverside Pirates
* Umatilla Vikings
* Vale Vikings

2A classification

2A-1: Northwest League

* Clatskanie Tigers
* Faith Bible Falcons (private)
* Gaston Greyhounds
* Knappa Loggers
* Mannahouse Christian Academy Lions (private)
* Nestucca Bobcats
* Portland Christian Royals (private)
* Vernonia Loggers

2A-2: Tri-River Conference

* Blanchet Catholic Cavaliers (private)
* Chemawa Braves
* Colton Vikings
* Culver Bulldogs
* Delphian School Dragons (private)
* Gervais Cougars
* Kennedy Trojans
* Regis Rams (private)
* Salem Academy Crusaders (private)
* Santiam Wolverines
* Western Christian Pioneers (private)
* Willamina Bulldogs

2A-3: Central Valley Conference

* Bandon Tigers
* Central Linn Cobras
* East Linn Christian Academy Eagles (private)
* Gold Beach Panthers
* Illinois Valley Cougars
*Lowell Devils
* Monroe Dragons
* Oakland Oakers
* Oakridge Warriors
* Reedsport Braves
* Toledo Boomers
* Waldport Irish

2A-6: Blue Mountain Conference

* Enterprise Outlaws
* Grant Union Prospectors
* Heppner Mustangs
* Irrigon Knights
* Stanfield Tigers
* Weston-McEwen Tiger Scots

1A classification

1A-1: The Valley 10 League

* Columbia Christian Knights (private)
* Country Christian Cougars (private)
* Damascus Christian Eagles (private)
* Grand View Christian Huskies (private)
* North Clackamas Christian Saints (private)
* Open Door Christian Huskies (private)
* Southwest Christian Wildcats (private)
* St. Stephen's Archers (private)
* Trinity Academy Thunder (private)
* Valor Christian Knights (private)

1A-2: Casco League

* C. S. Lewis Watchmen (private)
* Crosshill Christian Eagles (private)
* Falls City Mountaineers
* Jewell Bluejays
* Livingstone Lions (private)
* Oregon School for the Deaf Panthers
* Perrydale Pirates
* St. Paul Buckaroos
* Veritas Vanguard (private)
* Willamette Valley Christian Warriors (private)

1A-3: Mountain West League

* Alsea Wolverines
* Crow Cougars
* Eddyville Charter Eagles
* Kings Valley Eagles
* Mapleton Sailors
* Mannahouse Christian Academy Lions (private)
* McKenzie Eagles
* Mohawk Mustangs
* Oak Hill School Falcons (private)
* Siletz Valley Warriors
* Triangle Lake Lakers

1A-4: Skyline League

* Camas Valley Hornets
* Days Creek Wolves
* Elkton Elks
* Glendale Pirates
* Milo Adventist Mustangs
* Myrtle Point Bobcats
* New Hope Christian Warriors (private)
* North Douglas Warriors
* Pacific Pirates
* Powers Cruisers
* Riddle Irish
* Umpqua Valley Christian Monarchs (private)
* Yoncalla Eagles

1A-5: Mountain Valley League

* Bonanza Antlers
* Butte Falls Loggers
* Cascades Academy Steelhead (private)
* Central Christian Tigers (private)
* Chiloquin Panthers
* Crosspoint Christian Warriors (private)
* Gilchrist Grizzlies
* Lost River Raiders
* North Lake Cowboys
* Paisley Broncos
* Prospect Cougars
* Rogue Valley Adventist Red Tail Hawks (private)
* Trinity Lutheran Saints (private)

1A-6: Big Sky League

* Arlington Honkers
* Bickleton Pirates
* Condon Blue Devils
* Dufur Rangers
* Glenwood Eagles
* Horizon Christian Hawks (private)
* Ione Cardinals
* Klickitat Vandals
* Lyle Cougars
* Mitchell Loggers
* Sherman Huskies
* South Wasco County Redsides
* Spray Eagles
* Trout Lake Mustangs
* Wheeler Falcons
* Wishram Indians

1A-7: Old Oregon League

* Cove Leopards
* Echo Cougars
* Elgin Huskies
* Griswold Grizzles
* Imbler Panthers
* Joseph Eagles
* Nixyaawii Golden Eagles
* Pilot Rock Rockets
* Pine Eagle Spartans
* Powder Valley Badgers
* Union Bobcats
* Wallowa Cougars

1A-8: High Desert League

* Adrian Antelopes
* Burnt River Bulls
* Crane Mustangs
* Dayville Tigers
* Four Rivers Falcons
* Harper Hornets
* Huntington Locomotives
* Jordan Valley Mustangs
* Long Creek Mountaineers
* Monument Tigers
* Prairie City Panthers
* Ukiah Cougars

Former members

* Hermiston High School - moved to the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association to compete in the Columbia Basin Conference, which consists of schools in Tri-Cities, Washington

Football Classifications

Schools often compete in different divisions for football; in other sports, conferences are constructed to aim to preserve historic rivalries, regardless of current enrollment. As of the 2022-23 season, OSAA's classifications comprise the following:

6A classification

6A-1: Portland Interscholastic League

* Cleveland Warriors
* Franklin Lightning
* Grant Generals
* Jefferson Democrats
* Lincoln Cardinals
* McDaniel Mountain Lions
* Roosevelt Roughriders
* Wells Guardians

6A-2: Metro League

* Aloha Warriors
* Beaverton Beavers
* Jesuit Crusaders (private)
* Mountainside Mavericks
* Sunset Apollos
* Westview Wildcats

6A-3: Pacific Conference

* Century Jaguars
* Glencoe Crimson Tide
* Liberty Falcons
* McMinnville Grizzlies
* Newberg Tigers
* Sherwood Bowmen

6A-4: Mt. Hood Conference

* Barlow Bruins
* Central Catholic Rams (private)
* Clackamas Cavaliers
* David Douglas Scots
* Gresham Gophers
* Nelson Hawks
* Reynolds Raiders
* Sandy Pioneers

6A-5: Three Rivers League

* Lake Oswego Lakers
* Lakeridge Pacers
* Oregon City Pioneers
* Tigard Tigers
* Tualatin Timberwolves
* West Linn Lions

6A-6: Central/Southwest Valley Conference

* Grants Pass Cavemen
* McNary Celtics
* North Medford Black Tornado
* North Salem Vikings
* Roseburg Indians
* Sheldon Irish
* South Medford Panthers
* South Salem Saxons
* Sprague Olympians
* West Salem Titans

5A classification

5A-3: Mid-Willamette Conference

* Central Panthers
* Corvallis Spartans
* Crescent Valley Raiders
* Dallas Dragons
* Lebanon Warriors
* McKay Scots
* Silverton Foxes
* South Albany Red Hawks
* West Albany Bulldogs

5A-4: Intermountain Conference

* Bend Lava Bears
* Caldera Wolfpack
* Mountain View Cougars
* Redmond Panthers
* Ridgeview Ravens
* Summit Storm

5A-SD1: Special District 1

* Canby Cougars
* Centennial Eagles
* Forest Grove Vikings (6A)
* Hillsboro Spartans
* Hood River Valley Eagles
* Rex Putnam Kingsmen
* Southridge Skyhawks (6A)
* Wilsonville Wildcats

5A-SD2: Special District 2

* Churchill Lancers
* Crater Comets
* Eagle Point Eagles
* North Eugene Highlanders
* South Eugene Axe (6A)
* Springfield Millers
* Thurston Colts
* Willamette Wolverines

4A classification

4A-SD1: Special District 1

* Astoria Fishermen
* Milwaukie Mustangs (5A)
* Scappoose Indians
* Seaside Seagulls
* St. Helens Lions
* Tillamook Cheesemakers

4A-SD2: Special District 2

* Estacada Rangers
* Gladstone Gladiators
* La Salle Falcons (private)
* Molalla Indians
* Parkrose Broncos
* Woodburn Bulldogs

4A-SD3: Special District 3

* Cascade Cougars
* Cottage Grove Lions
* Junction City Tigers
* Marist Catholic Spartans (Private)
* Philomath Warriors
* Stayton Eagles
* Sweet Home Huskies

4A-SD4: Special District

* Ashland Grizzlies (5A)
* Henley Hornets
* Hidden Valley Mustangs
* Klamath Union Pelicans
* Marshfield Pirates
* Mazama Vikings
* North Bend Bulldogs

4A-SD5: Special District 5

* Baker Bulldogs
* La Grande Tigers
* Ontario Tigers
* Pendleton Buckaroos

3A classification

3A-SD1: Special District

* Banks Braves
* Corbett Cardinals
* North Marion Huskies (4A)
* Rainier Columbians
* Valley Catholic Valiants (private)
* Warrenton Warriors
* Yamhill-Carlton Tigers

3A-SD2: Special District 2

* Amity Warriors
* Dayton Pirates
* Jefferson Lions
* Kennedy Trojans (2A)
* Newport Cubs (4A)
* Salem Academy Crusaders (private, 2A)
* Santiam Christian Eagles (private)
* Scio Loggers

3A-SD3: Special District 3

* Brookings-Harbor Bruins
* Cascade Christian Challengers (Private)
* Coquille Red Devils
*Douglas Trojans
* Lakeview Honkers
* North Valley Knights
* Phoenix Pirates (4A)
* South Umpqua Lancers
* St. Mary's Crusaders (Private)
* Sutherlin Bulldogs

3A-4: Mountain Valley Conference

* Creswell Bulldogs
* Elmira Falcons
* Harrisburg Eagles
* La Pine Hawks
* Pleasant Hill Billies
* Sisters Outlaws
* Siuslaw Vikings

3A-SD4: Special District 4

* Burns Hillanders
* McLoughlin Pioneers
* Nyssa Bulldogs
* Ontario Tigers (4A)
* Vale Vikings

2A classification

2A-2: Tri-River Conference

* Blanchet Catholic Cavaliers (private)
* Chemawa Braves
* Colton Vikings
* Culver Bulldogs
* Gervais Cougars
* Regis Rams (private)
* Santiam Wolverines
* Willamina Bulldogs

2A-SD1: Special District 1

* Clatskanie Tigers
* Gaston Greyhounds
* Knappa Loggers
* Neah-Kah-Nie Pirates (3A)
* Nestucca Bobcats
* Portland Christian Royals (private)
* Sheridan Spartans (3A)
* Vernonia Loggers

2A-SD2: Special District 2

* Central Linn Cobras
*Lowell Devils
* Monroe Dragons
* Oakridge Warriors
* Taft Tigers
* Toledo Boomers
* Waldport Irish

2A-SD3: Special District 3

* Bandon Tigers
* Glide Wildcats (3A)
* Gold Beach Panthers
* Illinois Valley Cougars
* North Douglas Warriors (1A)
* Oakland Oakers
* Reedsport Braves
* Rogue River Chieftains (3A)
* Yoncalla Eagles (1A)

2A-SD4: Special District 4

* Grant Union Prospectors
* Heppner Mustangs
* Irrigon Knights
* Riverside Pirates (3A)
* Stanfield Tigers
* Umatilla Vikings (3A)
* Weston-McEwen Tiger Scots

1A classification, 8-man football

1A SD1: Special District 1

* Alsea Wolverines
* Bonanza Antlers
* Butte Falls Loggers
* Camas Valley Hornets
* Chiloquin Panthers
* Crosspoint Christian Warriors (private)
* Falls City Mountaineers
* Kings Valley Eagles
* Lost River Raiders
* Mohawk Mustangs
* Myrtle Point Bobcats
* Perrydale Pirates
* Prospect Cougars
* St. Paul Buckaroos

1A SD2-E: Special District 2, East

* Adrian Antelopes
* Cove Leopards
* Elgin Huskies
* Imbler Panthers
* Pilot Rock Rockets
* Powder Valley Badgers
* Union Bobcats
* Wallowa Cougars

1A SD2-W: Special District 2, West

* Arlington Honkers
* Condon Blue Devils
* Crane Mustangs
* Dufur Rangers
* Enterprise Outlaws (2A)
* Ione Cardinals
* Klickitat Vandals
* Lyle Cougars
* Sherman Huskies
* Wishram Indians

1A classification, 6-man football

1A SD1: Special District 1

* Burnt River Bulls
* Dayville Tigers
* Echo Cougars
* Harper Hornets
* Huntington Locomotives
* Joseph Eagles
* Mitchell Loggers
* Monument Tigers
* Pine Eagle Spartans
* Prairie City Panthers
* South Wasco County Redsides
* Spray Eagles
* Wheeler Falcons

1A SD2-N: Special District 2, North

* Crow Cougars
* Eddyville Charter Eagles
* Jewell Bluejays
* Mapleton Sailors
* McKenzie Eagles
* Siletz Valley Warriors
* Triangle Lake Lakers

1A SD2-S: Special District 2, South

* Days Creek Wolves
* Elkton Elks
* Gilchrist Grizzlies
* Glendale Pirates
* North Lake Cowboys
* Powers Cruisers
* Riddle Irish

Historic conferences made defunct by 2006 reclassification

4A Southern Oregon Conference : The final year of the Southern Oregon Conference consisted of South Medford, North Medford, Klamath Union, Eagle Point, Ashland, Crater, Grants Pass and Roseburg. This league was for 4A schools located near the Oregon-California border.

3A Tri-Valley Conference: The final year of the Tri-Valley Conference consisted of La Salle High School (Milwaukie, Oregon), Madras High School, Valley Catholic High School (Beaverton, Oregon), Estacada High School, Sherwood High School, and Wilsonville High School. This league was for 3A sized schools located in or near the Portland-Metro area. The Tri-Valley conference is currently active once again as of the 2009 season. It is a 4A Conference for schools located in the Portland-Metro Area.

2A Columbia Basin Conference: The final year of the Columbia Basin Conference consisted of Culver High School, Heppner Junior/Senior High School, Pilot Rock High School, Sherman High School, Stanfield High School, Umatilla High School, and Weston-McEwen High School. This league was for 2A sized schools located in central-eastern Oregon.

2A Trico League: The final year of the Trico League consisted of East Linn Christian Academy (Lebanon, Oregon), Harrisburg High School, Jefferson High School, Waldport High School, Monroe High School, Central Linn High School, and Oakridge High School. This league was for 2A sized schools located in the central Willamette Valley.

2A Wapiti League: The final year of the Wapiti League consisted of Grant Union High School, Vale High School, Nyssa High School, Elgin High School, Enterprise High School, and Union High School. This League was for 2A sized schools located in far-eastern Oregon.

OSAA-sanctioned activities

The OSAA oversees the following activities:

See also

*List of high schools in Oregon

References

External links

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