Indiana High School Athletics Conferences: Mid-Eastern – Northwestern

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This is the second of three pages that lists all of the High School athletic conferences located in state of Indiana under the Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA).

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Indiana's Class System

Indiana's classes are determined by student enrollment, broken into classes of roughly equal size depending on sport. The 2011-12 school year marks a change in the classification period, as schools are reclassified in all class sports biennially instead of quadrennially.

It is also important to note that some schools (mostly private) are placed in classes higher than their enrollment. This is due to a new IHSAA rule that took effect for the 2012-13 year that dictates that school that wins two state championships in a row is automatically moved up into the next class.

Classes for 2020-21 through 2022-23: Most sports:

Football:

Soccer:

Explanation of colors

  Schools that do not play football.
  Schools that are affiliate members for certain sports.
  Private or parochial schools.
  Military Academies.
  Public Magnet Schools.
  Public schools that draw from multiple counties.
  Public schools that draw from multiple time zones
  Out of state schools. (e.g. Mount Carmel)
Conferences without State Locator Maps are entirely in one county. County Name and City(s) are listed above chart.

Mid-Eastern Conference

The Mid-Eastern Conference in Indiana Indiana (MEC).png
The Mid-Eastern Conference in Indiana
SchoolLocationMascotColorsEnrollment IHSAA Class IHSAA
Football Class
# / County
Blue River
Valley
Mt. Summit Vikings   229A-- 33
Henry
Muncie
Cowan
Muncie Blackhawks   227A-- 18
Delaware
Daleville Daleville Broncos   268A-- 18
Delaware
Eastern Hancock Charlottesville Royals  425AAAA 30

Hancock

Monroe
Central
Parker City Golden Bears   316AA 68
Randolph
Randolph
Southern
Lynn Rebels   189A-- 68
Randolph
Shenandoah Middletown Raiders  442AAA 33

Henry

Union
Modoc
Modoc Rockets   148A-- 68 Randolph
33 Henry
Wapahani Selma Raiders   361AA-- 18
Delaware
Wes-Del Gaston Warriors  266AA 18
Delaware

Mid-Hoosier Conference

The Mid-Hoosier Conference within Indiana Indiana (MHC).png
The Mid-Hoosier Conference within Indiana
SchoolLocationMascotColorsEnrollment IHSAA Class IHSAA Football ClassCounty
Edinburgh
Community
Edinburgh Lancers   269AA 41
Johnson
Hauser Hope Jets  297A-- 03
Bartholomew
Morristown Morristown Yellow Jackets   231A-- 73
Shelby
North
Decatur
Greensburg Chargers   369AAA 16
Decatur
South
Decatur
Greensburg Cougars  292AA 16
Decatur
Southwestern
Shelbyville
Shelbyville Spartans   218A-- 73
Shelby
Waldron Waldron Mohawks  237A-- 73
Shelby

Schools in green play football in the Mid-Indiana Football Conference, except for independent Edinburgh

Mid-Indiana Football Conference

The Mid-Indiana Football Conference within Indiana Indiana (MIFC).png
The Mid-Indiana Football Conference within Indiana
SchoolLocationMascotColorsEnrollment IHSAA Football ClassPrimary ConferenceCounty
Edinburgh Edinburgh Lancers  269A Mid-Hoosier 30

Johnson

Milan Milan Indians   408AA Ohio River
Valley
69
Ripley
North
Decatur
Greensburg Chargers   369A Mid-Hoosier 16

Decatur

Oldenburg Academy Oldenburg Twisters  210AIndependent 24

Franklin

South
Decatur
Greensburg Cougars  292A Mid-Hoosier 16
Decatur
Switzerland County Vevay Pacers  404A Ohio River Valley 78

Switzerland

Mid-Southern Conference

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The Mid-Southern Conference in Indiana
SchoolLocationMascotColorsEnrollment IHSAA Class IHSAA Football Class# / County
Austin Austin Eagles  368AA-- 72
Scott
Brownstown
Central
Brownstown Braves   596AAAAAA 36
Jackson
Charlestown Charlestown Pirates  729AAAAAA 10
Clark
Clarksville Clarksville Generals  473AAAA 10
Clark
Corydon
Central
Corydon Panthers   774AAAAAA 31
Harrison
Eastern
Pekin
New Pekin Musketeers   522AAAA 88
Washington
North
Harrison
Ramsey Cougars  685AAAAAA 31
Harrison
Salem Salem Lions   627AAAAAA 88
Washington
Scottsburg Scottsburg Warriors   877AAA-- 72
Scott
Silver
Creek
Sellersburg Dragons   716AAAAAA 10
Clark

Mid-State Conference

The Mid-State Conference within Indiana Indiana (MSC).png
The Mid-State Conference within Indiana
SchoolMascotColorsLocationEnrollment IHSAA Class IHSAA Football ClassCounty
Indianapolis
Decatur Central
Hawks    Indianapolis 1,870AAAAAAAAA 49
Marion
Franklin
Community
Grizzly Cubs   Franklin 1,601AAAAAAAAA 41
Johnson
Greenwood Woodmen    Greenwood 1,167AAAAAAAA 41
Johnson
Martinsville Artesians    Martinsville 1,661AAAAAAAAA 55
Morgan
Mooresville Pioneers    Mooresville 1,348AAAAAAAA 55
Morgan
Indianapolis

Perry Meridian

Falcons   Indianapolis 2,445AAAAAAAAAA 49

Marion

Plainfield Quakers    Plainfield 1,388AAAAAAAA 32 Hendricks
Whiteland
Community
Warriors   Whiteland 1,713AAAAAAAAA 41
Johnson

Midwest Athletic Conference

Location of Midwest members in Indiana Indiana (MAC).png
Location of Midwest members in Indiana
SchoolLocationMascotColorsEnrollment IHSAA Class IHSAA Football Class# / County
Frontier Chalmers Falcons   258AA 91
White
North Newton Morocco Spartans  452AAAA 56

Newton

North
White
Monon Vikings   278AA 91
White
South
Newton
Kentland Rebels   270AA 56
Newton
Tri-County Wolcott Cavaliers   227AA 91
White1
West
Central
Medaryville Trojans   264AA 66
Pulaski

The Midwest Conference is expected to disband in 2015 with most members joining the newly organized Hoosier North Athletic Conference.

North Central Athletic Conference

The North Central Athletic Conference in Indiana Indiana (NCAC).png
The North Central Athletic Conference in Indiana
SchoolLocationMascotColorsEnrollment IHSAA Class IHSAA Football Class# / County
Anderson Anderson Indians   2,578AAAAAAAAA 48
Madison
Kokomo Kokomo Wildkats   1,961AAAAAAAAA 34
Howard
Logansport Logansport Berries   1,316AAAAAAAA 09
Cass
Marion Marion Giants   1,259AAAAAAAA 27
Grant
Muncie
Central
Muncie Bearcats  945AAAAAAA 18
Delaware
New Castle
New
Castle
Trojans  1,196AAAAAAAA 33
Henry
Richmond Richmond Red Devils  1,542AAAAAAAA 89
Wayne

Northeast Corner Conference

The Northeast Corner Conference in Indiana Indiana (NECC).png
The Northeast Corner Conference in Indiana
SchoolLocationMascotColorsEnrollment IHSAA Class IHSAA Football Class# / County
Angola
Community
Angola Hornets   963AAAAAAA 76
Steuben
Central
Noble
Albion Cougars  416AAA 57
Noble
Churubusco Churubusco Eagles   427AAAA 92
Whitley
Eastside Butler Blazer  467AAAA 17
DeKalb
Fairfield Goshen Falcons   590AAAAAA 20
Elkhart
Fremont Fremont Eagles   375AAA 76
Steuben
Hamilton
Community
Hamilton Marines  164A-- 76
Steuben
LaGrange
Lakeland
LaGrange Lakers   671AAAAAA 44
LaGrange
Prairie
Heights
LaGrange Panthers   505AAAA 44
LaGrange
West
Noble
Ligonier Chargers   739AAAAAA 57
Noble
Westview Topeka Warriors   397AA-- 44
LaGrange

Northeast Hoosier Conference

The Northeast Hoosier Conference in Indiana. Indiana (NEHC).png
The Northeast Hoosier Conference in Indiana.
SchoolLocationMascotColorsEnrollment IHSAA Class IHSAA Football Class# / County
Bellmont Decatur Braves   801AAAAAA 01
Adams
Columbia
City
Columbia City Eagles   1,149AAAAAAAA 92
Whitley
DeKalb Waterloo Barons   1,275AAAAAAAA 17
DeKalb
East
Noble
Kendallville Knights   1,265AAAAAAAA 57
Noble
Fort Wayne
Carroll
Fort Wayne Chargers  1,925AAAAAAAAA 02
Allen
Fort Wayne
Homestead
Fort Wayne Spartans   2,219AAAAAAAAA 02
Allen
New Haven New Haven Bulldogs   1,129AAAAAAAA 02
Allen
Norwell Ossian Knights   855AAAAAA 90
Wells

Northern Indiana Athletic Conference

The Northern Indiana Athletic Conference in Indiana. Current Areas are in red, Former Areas are in Maroon Indiana (NIAC).png
The Northern Indiana Athletic Conference in Indiana. Current Areas are in red, Former Areas are in Maroon
SchoolMascotColorsLocationEnrollment IHSAA Class IHSAA Football ClassCounty
Elkhart
Central
Blue Blazers   Elkhart 1,800AAAAAAAAA 20
Elkhart
Mishawaka Cavemen   Mishawaka 1,560AAAAAAAA 71
St. Joseph
Mishawaka
Marian
Knights   Mishawaka 676AAAAAA 71
St. Joseph
Penn Kingsmen    Mishawaka 3,379AAAAAAAAA 71
St. Joseph
South Bend
Adams
Eagles    South Bend 1,655AAAAAAAAA 71
St. Joseph
South Bend
Clay
Colonials    South Bend 1,404AAAAAAAA 71
St. Joseph
South Bend
Riley
Wildcats    South Bend 1,484AAAAAAAA 71
St. Joseph
South Bend
St. Joseph's
Indians   South Bend 813AAAAAA 71
St. Joseph
South Bend
Washington
Panthers   South Bend 1,313AAAAAAAA 71
St. Joseph

Northern Lakes Conference

The Northern Lakes Conference within Indiana Indiana (NLC).png
The Northern Lakes Conference within Indiana
SchoolLocationMascotColorsSize IHSAA
Class
IHSAA
Football Class
County
Concord Elkhart, IN Minutemen  1,449AAAAAAAA 20
Elkhart
Elkhart
Memorial
Elkhart, IN Crimson
Chargers
   1,829AAAAAAAAA 20
Elkhart
Goshen Goshen, IN Redskins  1,771AAAAAAAAA 20
Elkhart
Northridge Middlebury, IN Raiders   1,279AAAAAAAA 20
Elkhart
Northwood Nappanee, IN Panthers   891AAAAAAA 20
Elkhart
Plymouth Plymouth, IN Rockies /
Pilgrims
  1,066AAAAAAA 50
Marshall
Warsaw
Community
Warsaw, IN Tigers   2,077AAAAAAAAA 43
Kosciusko
Wawasee Syracuse, IN Warriors   981AAAAAAA 43
Kosciusko

Northern State Conference

The Northern State Conference in Indiana. The counties in pink indicate multi-county high schools. Indiana (NSC2).png
The Northern State Conference in Indiana. The counties in pink indicate multi-county high schools.
SchoolLocationMascotColorsEnrollment IHSAA Class IHSAA
Football Class
County (ies)
Bremen Bremen Lions  495AAAA 50
Marshall
Culver
Community
Culver Cavaliers   287AA 50 Marshall
25, 66, 75
Glenn Walkerton Falcons   605AAAAAA 71 St. Joseph
46, 75
Jimtown Elkhart Jimmies   601AAAAAA 20
Elkhart
Knox
Community
Knox Redskins   620AAAAAA 75
Starke
LaVille Lakeville Lancers  379AAA 71
St. Joseph
New
Prairie
1
New
Carlisle
Cougars   852AAAAAAA 46 LaPorte
71 St. Joseph
Triton [1] Bourbon Trojans   316AA 50 Marshall
43 Kosciusko

1 New Prairie High is located on the LaPorte / St. Joseph county line.

Northwest Crossroads Conference

The Northwest Crossroads Conference in Indiana Indiana (NWCC).png
The Northwest Crossroads Conference in Indiana
SchoolLocationMascotColorsEnrollment IHSAA Class IHSAA Football Class# / County
Andrean Merrillville Fighting '59ers   587AAAAA 45
Lake
Griffith Griffith Panthers   925AAAAAAA 45
Lake
Highland Highland Trojans   1,175AAAAAAAA 45
Lake
Hobart Hobart Brickies   1,268AAAAAAAA 45
Lake
Kankakee
Valley
Wheatfield Kougars   1,087AAAAAAA 37
Jasper
Lowell Lowell Red Devils   1,276AAAAAAAA 45
Lake
Munster Munster Mustangs  1,616AAAAAAAAA 45
Lake

Northwestern Conference

45 Lake County
Gary, Indiana

SchoolMascotColorsEnrollment IHSAA Class IHSAA Football Class
Gary
Theodore Roosevelt
Panthers   936AAAAAAA
Gary
Lew Wallace
Hornets   791AAAAAA
Gary
West Side
Cougars   1,241AAAAAAAA

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References

  1. "Unified School District Boundary Maps: STATS Indiana".