OHSAA Northwest Region athletic conferences Last updated August 16, 2025 [ 1] 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.
Blanchard Valley Conference Mount Blanchard Purple Hurricanes (1922–1960, to Hardin County League)Mount Cory Hornets (1922–1950, consolidated into Cory-Rawson)Rawson Raiders (1922–5190, consolidated into Cory-Rawson)Dola Hardin Northern Polar Bears (1965-2014, to Northwest Central Conference) Rudolph Westwood Warriors (1965–1966, consolidated into Bowling Green) Bascom Hopewell-Loudon Chieftains (2014-2019, to Sandusky Bay Conference) Rawson Cory-Rawson Hornets (1950-2023) North Baltimore Tigers (2014-2023)Buckeye Border Conference (non-football, established 1967)
(Edon, Hilltop, Montpelier, and North Central are members of the TAAC for football, but are members of this league for every other sport, the exception being Montpelier's wrestling program, which continues to compete in the NWOAL . Stryker is a member of the Northern 8 Football Conference for football)
Former members
Firelands Conference Former members
Berlin Heights Tigers (1960–68, consolidated into Edison)Milan Indians (1960–68, consolidated into Edison)Sandusky Perkins Pirates (1960–63) Hayesville Panthers (1963 only, consolidated into Hillsdale)1 Jeromesville Blue Jays (1963 only, consolidated into Hillsdale)1 Jeromesville Hillsdale Falcons (1963–70) Sullivan Black River Pirates (1964–93) Milan Edison Chargers (1968–86) Schools competed in spring sports in 1963, fall and winter 1962-63 sports competed in Ashland County League. Green Meadows Conference Conference Website: http://www.greenmeadowsconf.com
Former members
Jewell Rams (1962–1965, consolidated into Tinora)Haviland Blue Creek Raiders (1966–1971, consolidated into Wayne Trace) Oakwood Auglaize-Brown Bobcats (1967–1972, consolidated into Paulding) Holgate Tigers (1971-2021, to Buckeye Border Conference)Mid-Buckeye Conference Conference Website: http://mbcsports.org/
The Mid-Buckeye Conference, known also at times as the Middle Buckeye Conference, has had three separate incarnations. The original league began in 1948 and lasted until 1962. The MBC reformed again in 1963 and lasted until 1979. The third and, so far, final reformation took place in 1981.
(Crestline and Lucas are independents for football)
Former members
Ashley Aces (1948–1952) Cardington-Lincoln Pirates (1948–1954) Centerburg Trojans (1948–1962, First reformation charter member, 1963–1977, Second reformation charter member, 1981–2013), joined Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference.Sunbury Eagles (1948–1949) Mount Gilead Indians (1949–1954) Johnstown-Monroe Johnnies (1950–1962, 1994–2013), rejoined Licking County League.Richwood Tigers (1950–1952, 1953–1954)Sunbury Big Walnut Golden Eagles (Consolidation of Sunbury and Galena, 1950–1954) Utica Redskins (1951–1958, 1960–1962, 1999–2013), rejoined Licking County League.Ashley Elm Valley Aces (Consolidation of Ashley, 1952–1954) Granville Blue Aces (1954–1962)Summit Station Hornets (1954–1956)Pataskala Watkins Memorial Warriors (Consolidation Of Etna, Kirkersville and Pataskala. 1955–1962) Summit Station Licking Heights Hornets (Consolidation of Summit Station, 1956–1962) Howard Bulldogs (First reformation charter member, 1963–1964)Mount Vernon St. Vincent de Paul Blue Streaks (First reformation charter member, 1963-1968/School closed) Howard East Knox Bulldogs (Consolidation of Howard and Bladensburg, 1964–1979, Second reformation charter member, 1981–2014), joined Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference. New Albany Eagles (1965–1972, 1984–1990)Gahanna Columbus Academy Vikings (1966–1977) Newark Catholic Green Wave (1966–1973)Zanesville Bishop Rosecrans Bishops (1977–1979) Bowerston Conotton Valley Rockets (1978–1979) Worthington Christian Warriors (1982-2004/no football)Johnstown Northridge Vikings (1986–2013), rejoined Licking County League. Fredericktown Freddies (1999–2013), joined Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference Danville Blue Devils (1954–1962, First reformation charter member, 1963–1979, Second reformation charter member, 1981–2017), joined the Knox-Morrow Athletic Conference Loudonville Redbirds (2004–2024), joined the Knox-Morrow Athletic ConferenceNorthern 10 Athletic Conference Former Members
The Northern 8 Football Conference is an 8-man football conference that began competition in the fall of 2020 (4 years ago) and is made up of 8-man teams from high schools located in Ohio .
Northern Buckeye Conference Former Members
Northern Lakes League Buckeye Division
Cardinal Division
Former Members
Pemberville Eastwood Eagles (1959-1972, to Suburban Lakes League) Bloomdale Elmwood Royals (1960-1972, to Suburban Lakes League) Millbury Lake Flyers (1960-1996, to Suburban Lakes League) Genoa Comets (1956-1972, to Suburban Lakes League) Port Clinton Redskins (1956-1963) Rossford Bulldogs (1956-2011, to Northern Buckeye Conference) Maumee Panthers (1956-2023, to Northern Buckeye Conference)Northwest Central Conference The conference began in 2001 with the dissolution of the West Central Ohio Conference.
Former Members
Milford Center Fairbanks Panthers (2001–2013) Fort Loramie Redskins (football only, 2011–2017, to Cross County Conference)Sidney Lehman Catholic Cavaliers (2013-2021, to Three Rivers Conference) Marion Catholic Fighting Irish (no football, 2001–2013, school closed [ 2] )DeGraff Riverside Pirates (2001-2021, to Three Rivers Conference) Fostoria St. Wendelin Mohawks (football only, 2009–2010) Troy Christian Eagles (football only, 2001–2004) Yellow Springs Bulldogs (football only, 2003–2008) Crestline Bulldogs (football only, 2021-2023)Northwest Conference All sports Former members
Ada Bulldogs (1957-2024)Harrod Auglaize Wildcats (1957–65, consolidated into Allen East) Lima Bath Wildcats (1957–65) Beaverdam Beavers (1957–65, consolidated into Bluffton) Elida Bulldogs (1957–71)Gomer Bobcats (1957–69, consolidated into Elida)Lafayette-Jackson Wolves (1947–65, consolidated into Allen East) Leipsic Vikings (1962–64, 2021-2024, also member of the Putnam County League ) Paulding Panthers (1974-2021)Lima Perry Commodores (1960-2004) McGuffey Upper Scioto Valley Rams (1966-2001) Former Football Members
Ada Bulldogs (1963-2024)Lima Bath Wildcats (1963–65) (Went to Western Buckeye League) Elida Bulldogs (1947–73) (Went to Western Buckeye League)Forest Rangers (1947–62, consolidated into Riverdale)Lafayette-Jackson Wolves (1947–65, consolidated into Allen East) Leipsic Vikings (1962–64, 2021-2024) Lima Central Catholic T-Birds (2006–13) North Baltimore Tigers (1967–69) Ottawa-Glandorf Titans (1963–67) (Went to Western Buckeye League) Pandora-Gilboa Rockets (1947–66) Paulding Panthers (1967-21)Lima Perry Commodores (1967-2004) Lima Shawnee Indians (1947–53) (Went to Western Buckeye League) McGuffey Upper Scioto Valley Rams (1978-2001) Northwest Hockey Conference Varsity Red Division
White Division
Oregon Clay Eagles Sylvania Southview Cougars Toledo Whitmer Panthers Lake Flyers (USA Hockey/club)Springfield Blue Devils (USA Hockey/club)Junior Varsity Junior Varsity Division
Northwest Ohio Athletic League Affiliate
Montpelier Locomotives (full member 1926-2016, wrestling only 2016-)Former members
Northwest Ohio Catholic Schools Association (this is a secondary conference for the smaller schools belonging to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Toledo )
Tiffin Calvert Senecas Oregon Cardinal Stritch Cardinals Lima Central Catholic Thunderbirds (infrequent participation)Fremont St. Joseph Crimson Streaks Mansfield St. Peter's Spartans (no football) Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic Panthers Norwalk St. Paul Flyers [ 3] Ohio Cardinal Conference Former Members
Bellville Clear Fork Colts (2004–17, to Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference) Mount Vernon Yellow Jackets (2016-2024) Orrville Red Riders (2003–16, to Principals Athletic Conference)Putnam County League (no football)
Junior high schools
Glandorf Dragons (Also in Western Buckeye League, but only for middle school)Ottawa TitansOttawa Sts. Peter and Paul Knights Former members
Belmore Bears (1930–32, consolidated into Leipsic)McCulloughville Crawfish Eagles (1930–40, consolidated into Blanchard) Glandorf Dragons (1930–65, consolidated into Ottawa-Glandorf)Ottawa Indians (1930–65, consolidated into Ottawa-Glandorf)Pandora Fleetwings (1930–52, consolidated into Pandora-Gilboa)Ottawa Sts. Peter and Paul Knights (1930–62, school closed & became middle school) Vaughnsville Vikings (1930–63, consolidated into Columbus Grove)Gilboa Blanchard Eagles (1940–52, consolidated into Pandora-Gilboa) Ottawa-Glandorf Titans (1965–67)Sandusky Bay Conference Lake Division
Bay Division
Milan Edison Chargers (1986–) Huron Tigers (1968–)Castalia Margaretta Polar Bears (1963–) (River Division for Football) Port Clinton Redskins (1948–49, 1980–) Vermilion Sailors (2016-) Willard Crimson Flashes (2017-) (River Division for Football)Elmore Woodmore Wildcats (2023-) (River Division for Football) River Division
Tiffin Calvert Senecas (1958–66, 1972–86, 2016-) Lakeside Danbury Lakers (1948–57, 2018-) Gibsonburg Golden Bears (1948–59, 1963–72, 2018-)Bascom Hopewell-Loudon Chieftains (2019-) Kansas Lakota Raiders (1960–72, 2016-) New Riegel Blue Jackets (no football, 2016-) Northwood Rangers (2025-) Old Fort Stockaders (no football, 2016-)Fremont St. Joseph Central Catholic Crimson Streaks (1948–86, 2016-) Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic Panthers (1950–2014, 2016-) Former members
Carey Blue Devils (1958–1963)Elmore Bulldogs (1948–1958) Genoa Comets (1948–1956, to Northern Lakes League)Sycamore Mohawk Warriors (1960–1962) Fostoria St. Wendelin Mohawks (no football, 1968–1972, 2016–2017, school closed) Shelby Whippets (2017–2018, Football only for 2018 season, to Mid Ohio Athletic Conference) Oak Harbor Rockets (1948–72, 1986–2023, to Northern Buckeye Conference)Toledo Area Athletic Conference Oregon Cardinal Stritch Cardinals (1995-, no football) Edon Bombers (football only, 2005-)Toledo Emmanuel Christian Warriors (Emmanuel Baptist until 2006, no football, 1988-) Erie Township (MI) Erie Mason Eagles (football only, 2025-) West Unity Hilltop Cadets (football only, 2005-) Toledo Maumee Valley Country Day Hawks (no football, 1988-) Montpelier Locomotives (football only, 2016-)Pioneer North Central Eagles (football only, 2025-) Pettisville Blackbirds (boys soccer only, 2020-)Toledo Ottawa Hills Green Bears (1988-) Petersburg (MI) Summerfield Bulldogs (football only, 2025-) Toledo Christian Eagles (1988-, no football)Ottawa Lake Whiteford Bobcats (football only, 2025-) (Edon, Hilltop, Montpelier, and North Central are football-only members, Pettisville is a boys soccer-only member, for other sports, they are members of the Buckeye Border Conference . Erie Mason, Summerfield, and Whiteford are football-only members, for other sports, they are members of the Tri-County Conference . Toledo Christian is currently independent in football and will return to conference play in 2026, after being a part of the Northern 8 Football Conference for 4 seasons. Cardinal Stritch currently plays 8 man football in the Northern 8 Football Conference )
Former members
Lorain Catholic Spartans (1994-2004, closed)Tiffin Calvert Senecas (2014-2016, to Sandusky Bay Conference) Lakeside Danbury Lakers (1988-2018, to Sandusky Bay Conference) Gibsonburg Golden Bears (2011-2018, to Sandusky Bay Conference) Stryker Panthers (football only 2018-2019, to Northern 8 Football Conference) Northwood Rangers (2000-2025, to Sandusky Bay Conference)Toledo City League Former members
Toledo Libbey Cowboys/Cowgirls (1926–2010, closed) Toledo Central Catholic Fighting Irish (1928-2011, to Three Rivers Athletic Conference) Toledo DeVilbiss Tigers (1933–1991, closed) Toledo Macomber -Whitney Macmen/Lady Macmen (1938–1991, closed) Toledo St. Francis de Sales Knights (1963-2011, to Three Rivers Athletic Conference) Toledo St. John's Jesuit Titans (1968-2011, to Three Rivers Athletic Conference) Oregon Cardinal Stritch Cardinals (1971–1994, to Toledo Area Athletic Conference) Toledo McAuley Lions (c. 1976-1988, closed) Toledo Notre Dame Eagles (c. 1977-2011, to Three Rivers Athletic Conference) Toledo St. Ursula Arrows (c. 1977-2011, to Three Rivers Athletic Conference) Oregon Clay Eagles (2003-2011, to Three Rivers Athletic Conference) Toledo Whitmer Panthers (2003-2011, to Three Rivers Athletic Conference) Western Buckeye League Former Members
Bellefontaine Chieftains (1936–65)Bluffton Pirates (1936–57)Coldwater Cavaliers (1957–72)Delphos St. John's Blue Jays (1971–82) Western Ohio Soccer Conference The WOSC is a soccer-only conference that began in 2014. The conference contains teams (and former members) from the Midwest, Northwest, Northwest Central, and Shelby County leagues, who were all previously independent.
Anna Rockets (Shelby County Athletic League, girls only, 2014-) Botkins Trojans (Shelby County Athletic League, 2014-)Lima Central Catholic Thunderbirds (Independent, 2014-) Coldwater Cavaliers (Midwest Athletic Conference, girls only, 2014-)Sidney Fairlawn Jets (Shelby County Athletic League, boys only, 2014-) Sidney Lehman Catholic Cavaliers (Northwest Central Conference, 2014-) Van Wert Lincolnview Lancers (Northwest Conference, 2014-) New Knoxville Rangers (Midwest Athletic Conference, boys only, 2014-)Delphos St. John's Blue Jays (Midwest Athletic Conference, girls only, 2014-) Spencerville Bearcats (Northwest Conference, boys only, 2014-)Lima Temple Christian Pioneers (Northwest Central Conference, boys only, 2014-) Jackson Center Tigers (Shelby County League, Boys only 2016-)Harrod Allen East Mustangs (Northwest Conference, Boys and Girls, 2016-) This page is based on this
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