Mid-Valley Conference

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The Mid-Valley Conference is a former high school athletic conference in northeastern Wisconsin. Founded in 1946 and disbanded in 1950, the conference and its members were affiliated with the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association.

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History

The Mid-Valley Conference was formed in 1946 by seven small- to medium-sized high schools in the Fox River Valley in northeastern Wisconsin: Bonduel,Chilton, Kimberly, Kiel, Pulaski, Seymour, and West De Pere. [1] Three of the seven members previously competed as independents (Bonduel, Pulaski and West De Pere) and the other four maintained dual memberships in other conferences: two in the Eastern Wisconsin Conference (Chilton and Kiel) and two in the Little Nine Conference (Kimberly and Seymour). Chilton and Kiel remained football-only members for the 1947 season, but left afterwards for sole membership in the Eastren Wisconsin Conference. [2] Kimberly maintained a dual membership in all sports with the exception of basketball.

The Mid-Valley Conference lasted for four years before it was disbanded in 1950. Kimberly and Seymour joined the Northeastern Wisconsin Conference after leaving both the Mid-Valley and Little Nine Conferences. [3] Bonduel, Pulaski and West De Pere returned to independent status for one season before entering the Central Wisconsin Conference (Bonduel) [4] and the Northeastern Wisconsin Conference (Pulaski and West De Pere) in 1951. [5]

Conference membership history

SchoolLocationAffiliation Enrollment MascotColorsJoinedLeftConference JoinedCurrent Conference
Bonduel Bonduel, WI Public262Bears  1946 [1] 1950 [4] Independent Central Wisconsin
Chilton Chilton, WI Public401Tigers  1946 [1] 1947 [2] Eastern Wisconsin
Kiel Kiel, WI Public453Raiders  1946 [1] 1947 [2] Eastern Wisconsin
Kimberly Kimberly, WI Public1,595Papermakers  1946 [1] 1950 [3] Northeastern Wisconsin Fox Valley Association
Pulaski Pulaski, WI Public1,141Red Raiders  1946 [1] 1950 [5] Independent Fox River Classic
Seymour Seymour, WI Public655Indians  1946 [1] 1950 [3] Northeastern Wisconsin Bay
West De Pere De Pere, WI Public1,087Phantoms  1946 [1] 1950 [5] Independent Bay

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Seven High Schools Plan Mid-Valley Athletic Circuit". Green Bay Press-Gazette. 27 April 1946. p. 9. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 "Sheboygan Falls Upsets Kohler; Plymouth Wins". Sheboygan Press. 20 December 1947. p. 14. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
  3. 1 2 3 "Kimberly, Seymour Voted Into NEW Eastern Division". Appleton Post-Crescent. 23 March 1950. p. 17. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
  4. 1 2 "Rangy Comets Down Marion in CW Loop". Appleton Post-Crescent. 1 December 1951. p. 14. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
  5. 1 2 3 "'Phants Home, DP to Seymour Friday". Green Bay Press-Gazette. 5 December 1951. p. 39. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
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