Indiana County Athletic Conferences
There were numerous conferences within the IHSAA that were made up of schools based entirely in one county. Many of these "County Conferences" also contained schools from neighboring counties that were either geographically closer or smaller than the other schools in their home county. These conferences would fold when schools would consolidate and seek out other, more expansive conferences that included similar-sized schools. The starting date of many of these conferences is hard to confirm, so the listing for many of these leagues uses the earliest date that can be confirmed.
Adams County Conference
This conference predates the end of World War II, and most of its members shared membership with the Eastern Indiana Conference (EIC). The last non-EIC member closed in 1956, and this county league folded the next year.
School | Location | Mascot | Colors | Year Joined | Previous Conference | Year Left | Conference Joined |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Berne1 | Berne | Bears | <1945 | 1957 | Eastern Indiana (EIC) | ||
Geneva1 | Geneva | Cardinals | <1945 | 1957 | Eastern Indiana (EIC) | ||
Hartford Township1 | Linn Grove | Gorillas | <1945 | 1957 | Eastern Indiana (EIC) | ||
Jefferson Township | Jay City | Warriors | <1945 | 1956 | none (consolidated into Geneva) | ||
Kirkland Township | Peterson | Kangaroos | <1945 | 1949 | none (consolidated into Adams Central) | ||
Monmouth1 | Monmouth | Eagles | <1945 | 1957 | Eastern Indiana (EIC) | ||
Monroe Township | Monroe | Bearkatz | <1945 | 1949 | none (consolidated into Adams Central) | ||
Pleasant Mills | Pleasant Mills | Spartans | <1945 | 1949 | none (consolidated into Adams Central) | ||
Adams Central2 | Monroe | Flying Jets | 1949 | 1957 | Eastern Indiana (EIC) |
- Concurrent in ACC and EIC from 1953 to 1957.
- Concurrent in ACC and EIC from 1954 to 1957.
Benton County Conference
School | Location | Mascot | Colors | Year Joined | Previous Conference | Year Left | Conference Joined |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ambia | Ambia | Wildcats | <1945 | 1955 | Prairie | ||
Boswell | Boswell | Blackhawks | <1945 | 1955 | Prairie | ||
Earl Park | Earl Park | Cardinals | <1945 | 1957 | Western IN Small HS | ||
Fowler | Fowler | Bulldogs | <1945 | 1955 | Midwest | ||
Freeland Park | Freeland Park | Rockets | <1945 | 1957 | Western IN Small HS | ||
Gilboa Township | Wadena | Wildcats | <1945 | 1957 | Western IN Small HS | ||
Otterbein | Otterbein | Red Devils | <1945 | 1955 | Prairie | ||
Oxford | Oxford | Blue Devils | <1945 | 1955 | Prairie | ||
Pine Township | Fowler | Eagles | <1945 | 1957 | Western IN Small HS | ||
Raub | Raub | Ramblers | <1945 | 1957 | Western IN Small HS | ||
Wadena | Wadena | Indians | <1945 | 1957 | Western IN Small HS |
Boone County Conference
School | Location | Mascot | Colors | Year Joined | Previous Conference | Year Left | Conference Joined |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Advance | Advance | Osceoleons | <1945 | 1948 | none (consolidated into Jackson Township | ||
Dover | Dover | Blue Devils | <1945 | 1957 | Big 4 | ||
Jamestown | Jamestown | Little Giants | <1945 | 1948 | none (consolidated into Jackson Township | ||
Lebanon | Lebanon | Tigers | <1945 | <1951 | Western Indiana | ||
Perry Central | Herr | Midgets | <1945 | 1964 | none (consolidated into Lebanon | ||
Pinnell | Pinnell | Purple Dragons | <1945 | 1964 | none (consolidated into Granville Wells) | ||
Thorntown | Thorntown | Kewasakees | <1945 | 1964 | Independents (MCC 1966) | ||
Whitestown | Whitestown | Panthers | <1945 | 1964 | none (consolidated into Lebanon | ||
Zionsville | Zionsville | Eagles | <1945 | 1964 | Independents (RC 1972) | ||
Jackson Township | Jamestown | Rockets | 1948 | none (new school) | 1955 | Big 4 |
Cass County Conference
All schools were located in Cass County, Indiana. Conference folded in 1963.
School | Location | Mascot | Colors | Year Joined | Previous Conference | Year Left | Conference Joined |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Galveston | Galveston | Cardinals | <1926 | 1963 | none (consolidated into Cass) | ||
Lucerne | Lucerne | Lions | <1926 | 1963 | none (consolidated into Pioneer) | ||
Metea | Metea | Hornets | <1926 | 1961 | none (consolidated into South Caston) | ||
New Waverly | New Waverly | Scarlets | <1926 | 1959 | none (consolidated into Washington Township) | ||
Onward | Onward | Red Coats | <1926 | 1953 | none (consolidated into Tipton Township) | ||
Royal Center | Royal Center | Bulldogs | <1926 | 1955 | Midwest | ||
Twelve Mile | Twelve Mile | Milers | <1926 | 1961 | none (consolidated into South Caston) | ||
Walton | Walton | Warriors | <1926 | 1953 | none (consolidated into Tipton Township) | ||
Washington Township | Anoka | Hatchets | <1926 | 1963 | none (consolidated into Cass) | ||
Young America | Young America | Yanks | <1926 | 1963 | none (consolidated into Cass) | ||
Tipton Township | Walton | Warriors | 1953 | none (new school) | 1963 | none (consolidated into Cass) | |
South Caston | Metea | Comets | 1961 | none (new school) | 1963 | Independents (consolidated into Caston 1964) |
Dearborn County Conference
School | Location | Mascot | Colors | Year Joined | Previous Conference | Year Left | Conference Joined |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aurora | Aurora | Red Devils | 192? | 1930 | Southeastern Indiana | ||
Bright | Bright | Panthers | 192? | 1941 | Laughery Valley | ||
Dillsboro | Dillsboro | Bulldogs | 192? | 1941 | Laughery Valley | ||
Guilford | Guilford | Wildcats | 192? | 1941 | Laughery Valley | ||
Lawrenceburg | Lawrenceburg | Tigers | 192? | 1930 | Southeastern Indiana | ||
Moores Hill | Moores Hill | Bobcats | 192? | 1941 | Laughery Valley |
Decatur County Conference
All schools were located in Decatur County, Conference folded in 1968 as all schools consolidated into either North Decatur or South Decatur high schools.
School | Location | Mascot | Colors | Year Joined | Previous Conference | Year Left | Conference Joined |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Burney | Burney | Panthers | <1945 | 1968 | none (consolidated into South Decatur) | ||
Clarksburg | Clarksburg | Knights | <1945 | 1968 | none (consolidated into North Decatur) | ||
Jackson Township | Sardinia | Tigers | <1945 | 1968 | none (consolidated into South Decatur) | ||
New Point | New Point | Little Giants | <1945 | 1968 | none (consolidated into North Decatur) | ||
St. Paul | St. Paul | Blasters | <1945 | 1968 | none (consolidated into North Decatur) | ||
Sand Creek | Westport | Indians | <1945 | 1968 | none (consolidated into South Decatur) | ||
Sandusky | Sandusky | Blackhawks | <1945 | 1963 | none (consolidated into Clarksburg) |
Delaware County Conference
All schools were located in Delaware County. The conference is one of the oldest confirmed, having competed since at least 1931, if not earlier.[1] The conference folded in 1968 as the remaining five schools in the league consolidated into two.
School | Location | Mascot | Colors | Year Joined | Previous Conference | Year Left | Conference Joined |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Albany1 | Albany | Wildcats | <1931 | 1968 | none (consolidated into Delta) | ||
Center | Center | Spartans | <1931 | 1968 | none (consolidated into Wapahani) | ||
Cowan | Muncie | Blackhawks | <1931 | 1963 | Mid-Eastern | ||
Daleville | Daleville | Broncos | <1931 | 1963 | Mid-Eastern | ||
DeSoto | DeSoto | Panthers | <1931 | 1968 | none (consolidated into Delta) | ||
Eaton | Eaton | Norsemen | <1931 | 1968 | none (consolidated into Delta) | ||
Gaston | Gaston | Bulldogs | <1931 | 1966 | none (consolidated into Wes-Del) | ||
Harrison Township | Bethel | Cardinals | <1931 | 1966 | none (consolidated into Wes-Del) | ||
Royerton | Royerton | Redbirds | <1931 | 1952 | Mississinewa Valley | ||
Selma | Selma | Bluebirds | <1931 | 1968 | none (consolidated into Wapahani) | ||
Yorktown | Yorktown | Tigers | <1931 | 1963 | White River |
- Albany played concurrently in the DCC and the Eastern Indiana Conference 1953-68.
Elkhart County Conference
School | Location | Mascot | Colors | Year Joined | Previous Conference | Year Left | Conference Joined |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bristol | Bristol | Pirates | 1933 | Independents | 1966 | none (consolidated into Elkhart} | |
Concord | Elkhart | Minutemen | 1932 | Independents | 1967 | Northern Lakes | |
Jefferson Township | Goshen | Tigers | 1932 | Independents | 1969 | none (consolidated into Northridge) | |
Jimtown1 | Elkhart | Jimmies | 1932 1963 |
Independents Northern State |
1958 1966 |
Northern State Northern State | |
Middlebury | Middlebury | Middies | 1932 | Independents | 1969 | none (consolidated into Northridge) | |
Millersburg | Millersburg | Millers | 1932 | Independents | 1967 | none (consolidated into Fairfield) | |
Nappanee | Nappanee | Bulldogs | 1932 | Independents | 1963 | Northern Lakes | |
New Paris | New Paris | Cubs | 1932 | Independents | 1967 | none (consolidated into Fairfield) | |
Wakarusa | Wakarusa | Indians | 1932 | Independents | 1969 | none (consolidated into NorthWood) | |
Fairfield | Goshen | Falcons | 1967 | none (new school) | 1980 | Northeast Corner |
- Was Baugo Township before 1961.
Fulton County Conference
School | Location | Mascot | Colors | County | Year Joined | Previous Conference | Year Left | Conference Joined |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Akron | Akron | Flyers | 25 Fulton |
<1945 | 1963 | Kosciusko | ||
Beaver Dam | Beaver Dam | Beavers | 43 Kosciusko |
<1945 | 1962 | none (consolidated into Akron) | ||
Fulton | Fulton | Bulldogs | 25 Fulton |
<1945 | 1961 | none (consolidated into North Caston) | ||
Grass Creek | Grass Creek | Panthers | 25 Fulton |
<1945 | 1955 | Tippecanoe Valley | ||
Kewanna | Kewanna | Indians | 25 Fulton |
<1945 | 1955 | Tippecanoe Valley | ||
Leiters Ford | Leiters Ford | Tigers | 25 Fulton |
<1945 | 1951 | none (consolidated into Aubbeenaubbee Township) | ||
Richland Center | Richland Center | Wildcats | 25 Fulton |
<1945 | 1963 | Tippecanoe Valley | ||
Talma | Talma | Tigers | 25 Fulton |
<1945 | 1963 | none (consolidated into Akron) | ||
Aubbeenaubbee Township |
Leiters Ford | Braves | 25 Fulton |
1951 | none (new school) | 1955 | Tippecanoe Valley | |
North Caston | Fulton | Comets | 25 Fulton |
1961 | none (new school) | 1963 | Independents (consolidated into Caston 1964) |
Hamilton County Conference
Originally a 10-team conference located in Hamilton County (though Sheridan's attendance zone included a township in Boone County), consolidation and attendance disparities forced the remaining four schools to part ways. Noblesville became independent for some years, while the other three schools (including the newly formed Hamilton Heights, and Fishers, renamed as Hamilton Southeastern) left for the Mid-Capital.
School | Location | Mascot | Colors | Year Joined | Previous Conference | Year Left | Conference Joined |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Arcadia | Arcadia | Dragons | <1930 | 1943 | none (consolidated into Jackson Central) | ||
Atlanta | Atlanta | Cardinals | <1930 | 1943 | none (consolidated into Jackson Central) | ||
Boxley | Boxley | Boxers | <1930 | 1932 | none (consolidated into Sheridan) | ||
Carmel1 | Carmel | Greyhounds | <1930 | 1958 | Capital District | ||
Cicero | Arcadia | Red Devils | <1930 | 1943 | none (consolidated into Jackson Heights) | ||
Fishers2 | Fishers | Tigers | <1930 | 1965 | Mid-Capital | ||
Noblesville | Noblesville | Millers | <1930 1939 |
Central Indiana |
1932 1965 |
Central Indiana Independents | |
Sheridan3 | Sheridan | Blackhawks | <1930 | 1965 | Mid-Capital | ||
Walnut Grove | Walnut Grove | Wolves | <1930 | 1965 | none (consolidated into Hamilton Heights) | ||
Westfield | Westfield | Shamrocks | <1930 | 1965 | Mid-Capital | ||
Jackson Central4 | Arcadia | Eagles | 1943 | none (new school) | 1965 | none (consolidated into Hamilton Heights) |
- Carmel played in both the CDC and HCC from 1952 to 1958.
- Fishers opened a new high school with a new mascot and colors, Hamilton Southeastern, in 1965. It is considered a renaming rather than a consolidation because no other high schools consolidated with Fishers.
- Sheridan played in both the HCC and the Hoosier Conference 1948-65.
- Jackson Central played in both the HCC and CDC 1961-65.
Hancock County Conference
The Hancock County Conference is one of the few conferences that had an abundance of competitive members when it folded, as it was merged with the East Central Conference in 1962.
School | Location | Mascot | Colors | Year Joined | Previous Conference | Year Left | Conference Joined |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Charlottesville | Charlottesville | Eagles | <1945 | 1962 | East Central | ||
Eden | Eden | Flyers | <1945 | 1955 | none (consolidated into Hancock Central) | ||
Fortville | Fortville | Demons | <1945 | 1959 | none (consolidated into Vernon Township) | ||
Greenfield | Greenfield | Tigers | <1945 1948 |
East Central |
1947 1953 |
East Central Capital District | |
Maxwell | Maxwell | Lions | <1945 | 1955 | none (consolidated into Hancock Central) | ||
McCordsville | McCordsville | Pirates | <1945 | 1959 | none (consolidated into Vernon Township) | ||
Mount Comfort | Mount Comfort | Buccaneers | <1945 | 1962 | East Central | ||
New Palestine | New Palestine | Dragons | <1945 | 1962 | East Central | ||
Westland | Westland | Bears | <1945 | 1947 | none (consolidated into Charlottesville) | ||
Wilkinson | Wilkinson | Bulldogs | <1945 | 1962 | East Central | ||
Hancock Central | Maxwell | Panthers | 1955 | none (new school) | 1962 | East Central | |
Vernon Township | Fortville | Vikings | 1959 | none (new school) | 1962 | East Central |
Henry County Conference
School | Location | Mascot | Colors | Year Joined | Previous Conference | Year Left | Conference Joined |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cadiz1 | Cadiz | Spaniards | <1942 | 1967 | none (consolidated into Shenandoah) | ||
Kennard | Kennard | Leopardcats | <1942 | 1957 | none (consolidated into Knightstown) | ||
Knightstown | Knightstown | Falcons | <1942 | 1947 | East Central | ||
Lewisville | Lewisville | Bears | <1942 | 1967 | Independents (consolidated into Tri 1968) | ||
Middletown | Middletown | Cossacks | <1942 | 1952 | East Central | ||
Mooreland1 | Mooreland | Bobcats | <1942 | 1964 | none (consolidated into Blue River Valley) | ||
Mt. Summit1 | Mt. Summit | Eagles | <1942 | 1964 | none (consolidated into Blue River Valley) | ||
New Lisbon | New Lisbon | Tigers | <1942 | 1957 | none (consolidated into Straughn) | ||
Spiceland | Spiceland | Stingers | <1942 | 1947 | East Central | ||
Straughn | Straughn | Indians | <1942 | 1966 | Whitewater Valley Conference | ||
Sulphur Springs | Sulphur Springs | Blue Jays | <1942 | 1967 | none (consolidated into Shenandoah) | ||
Blue River Valley2 |
Mt. Summit | Vikings | 1964 | none (new school) | 1967 | Mid-Eastern |
- Concurrent with Mid-Eastern Conference from 1963 until closing.
- Concurrent with MEC 1964-67.
Howard County Conference
Howard County was one of the first of the modern County Conferences to fold, as it was down to three schools by 1950 (Kokomo played in the North Central, and Taylor had not been created by that point). These schools joined with schools from Miami County to form the Howard-Miami Conference.
School | Location | Mascot | Colors | Year Joined | Previous Conference | Year Left | Conference Joined |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Clay Township | Kokomo | Brickies | <1940 | 1948 | none (consolidated into Northwestern) | ||
Ervin Township | Judson | Eagles | <1940 | 1948 | none (consolidated into Northwestern) | ||
Greentown | Greentown | Beavers | <1940 | 1950 | none (consolidated into Eastern) | ||
Howard Township | Cassville | Hornets | <1940 | 1948 | none (consolidated into Northwestern) | ||
Jackson Township | Sycamore | Stonewalls | <1940 | 1950 | none (consolidated into Eastern) | ||
New London | New London | Quakers | <1940 | 1949 | none (consolidated into Western) | ||
Russiaville | Russiaville | Cossacks | <1940 | 1949 | none (consolidated into Western) | ||
Union Township | Jerome | Cardinals | <1940 | 1950 | none (consolidated into Eastern) | ||
West Middleton | West Middleton | Broncos | <1940 | 1949 | none (consolidated into Western) | ||
Northwestern | Kokomo | Wildcats | 1948 | none (new school) | 1950 | Tri-County | |
Western | Russiaville | Panthers | 1949 | none (new school) | 1950 | Tri-County |
Huntington County Conference
The Huntington County league ended in 1966, as all the public high schools in the county consolidated with Huntington to become Huntington North.
School | Location | Mascot | Colors | County | Year Joined | Previous Conference | Year Left | Conference Joined |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Andrews | Andrews | Cardinals | 35 Huntington |
<1926 | 1966 | none (consolidated into Huntington North) | ||
Banquo | Banquo | Ghosts | 35 Huntington |
<1926 | 1955 | none (consolidated into Andrews) | ||
Bippus | Bippus | Tigers | 35 Huntington |
<1926 | 1958 | none (consolidated into Clear Creek) | ||
Clear Creek | Clear Creek | Bulldogs | 35 Huntington |
<1926 | 1966 | none (consolidated into Huntington North) | ||
Huntington Catholic | Huntington | Ramblers | 35 Huntington |
<1926 | 1966 | independent (MLC 1971) | ||
Huntington Township | Huntington | Bearcats | 35 Huntington |
<1926 | 1966 | none (consolidated into Huntington North) | ||
Jefferson Township | Pleasant Plain | Spartans | 35 Huntington |
<1926 | 1965 | none (consolidated into Huntington) | ||
Lancaster Center | Huntington | Lancers | 35 Huntington |
<1926 | 1966 | none (consolidated into Huntington North) | ||
Markle | Markle | Eagles | 35 Huntington |
<1926 | 1956 | none (consolidated into Rock Creek) | ||
Monument City | Monument City | Greyhounds | 35 Huntington |
<1926 | 1953 | none (consolidated into Lancaster Center) | ||
Roanoke | Roanoke | Stonewalls | 35 Huntington |
<1926 | 1966 | none (consolidated into Huntington North) | ||
Rock Creek | Plum Tree | Aces | 35 Huntington |
<1926 | 1966 | none (consolidated into Huntington North) | ||
Union Township | Bowerstown | Sharpshooters | 35 Huntington |
<1926 | 1966 | none (consolidated into Huntington North) | ||
Warren | Warren | Lightning Five | 35 Huntington |
<1926 | 1966 | none (consolidated into Huntington North) |
Jay County Conference
Jay County's schools were largely self-contained in this league, except for Portland. The league shrank to four members by 1967, and the conference folded into the Eastern Indiana Conference.
School | Location | Mascot | Colors | Year Joined | Previous Conference | Year Left | Conference Joined |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bryant1 | Bryant | Owls | <1945 | 1967 | Eastern Indiana (EIC) | ||
Dunkirk | Dunkirk | Speedcats | <1945 | 1967 | Eastern Indiana (EIC) | ||
Gray | Gray | Redbirds | <1945 | 1965 | none (consolidated into Redkey) | ||
Madison Township | Salamonia | Tomcats | <1945 | 1967 | none (consolidated into Portland) | ||
Pennville1 | Pennville | Bulldogs | <1945 | 1967 | Eastern Indiana (EIC) | ||
Poling | Poling | Yellowjackets | <1945 | 1963 | none (consolidated into Portland) | ||
Portland2 | Portland | Panthers | <1945 | 1954 | Mississinewa Valley | ||
Redkey1 | Redkey | Wolves | <1945 | 1967 | Eastern Indiana (EIC) |
- Schools played in both EIC and JCC from 1953 until 1967.
- Portland played concurrently in the JCC and MVC 1952-54.
Jefferson County Conference
School | Location | Mascot | Colors | Year Joined | Previous Conference | Year Left | Conference Joined |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Central (Madison) |
Madison | Wildcats | 192? | 1952 | Tri-County | ||
Deputy | Deputy | Warriors | 192? | 1952 | Tri-County | ||
Dupont | Dupont | Hornets | 192? | 1952 | Tri-County | ||
Hanover | Hanover | Bulldogs | 192? | 1952 | Ohio River Valley | ||
North (Madison) |
Madison | Tigers | 192? | 1952 | Ohio River Valley | ||
Saluda | Saluda | Bulldogs | 192? | 1952 | Tri-County |
Johnson County Conference
One of the county leagues to extend past its geographic borders, Morgantown (from Morgan County played in the Conference throughout its existence.
School | Location | Mascot | Colors | Year Joined | Previous Conference | Year Left | Conference Joined |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Center Grove | Bargersville | Trojans | 1920 | Independents | 1956 | Mid-State | |
Clark Township | Rocklane | Lions | 1920 | Independents | 1965 | none (consolidated into Whiteland) | |
Edinburgh1 | Edinburgh | Lancers2 | 1920 | Independents | 1967 | Mid-Hoosier | |
Franklin | Franklin | Grizzly Cubs | 1920 | Independents | 1936 | South Central | |
Greenwood | Greenwood | Woodmen | 1920 | Independents | 1942 | Mid-State | |
Hopewell | Hopewell | Tigers | 1920 | Independents | 1965 | none (consolidated into Franklin) | |
Masonic Home | Franklin | Craftsmen | 1920 | Independents | 1945 | none (school closed) | |
Morgantown | Morgantown | Trojans | 1920 | Independents | 1967 | none (consolidated into Indian Creek) | |
Needham | Needham | Bulldogs | 1920 | Independents | 1961 | none (consolidated into Franklin) | |
Nineveh | Nineveh | Eagles2 | 1920 | Independents | 1967 | none (consolidated into Indian Creek) | |
Trafalgar | Trafalgar | Redbirds | 1920 | Independents | 1967 | none (consolidated into Indian Creek) | |
Union Township | Providence | Ramblers | 1920 | Independents | 1965 | none (consolidated into Franklin) | |
Whiteland | Whiteland | Warriors4 | 1920 | Independents | 1965 | Mid-Hoosier |
- Played concurrently in the JCC and MHC 1965-67.
- Maroons before 1955.
- Bluebirds before 1958.
- Wrens before 1939.
Kosciusko County Conference
Kosciusko County's league was notable for the fact it had schools from two other counties, Fulton (Akron), and Whitley (Larwill and South Whitley). These schools would eventually consolidate with schools in the county to form new school districts.
School | Location | Mascot | Colors | Year Joined | Previous Conference | Year Left | Conference Joined |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Atwood | Atwood | Greyhounds | <1945 | 1962 | none (consolidated into Warsaw) | ||
Burket | Burket | Hawks | <1945 | 1955 | none (consolidated into Milford) | ||
Claypool | Claypool | Knights | <1945 | 1966 | none (consolidated into Warsaw) | ||
Etna Township | Etna Green | Cubs | <1945 | 1963 | none (consolidated into Triton) | ||
Leesburg | Leesburg | Blue Blazers | <1945 | 1966 | none (consolidated into Warsaw) | ||
Mentone | Mentone | Bulldogs | <1945 | 1971 | Independents (consolidated into Tippecanoe Valley 1974) | ||
Milford | Milford | Trojans | <1945 | 1968 | none (consolidated into Wawasee) | ||
North Webster | North Webster | Trojans | <1945 | 1968 | none (consolidated into Wawasee) | ||
Pierceton | Pierceton | Cubs | <1945 | 1971 | none (consolidated into Whitko) | ||
Sidney | Sidney | Wildcats | <1945 | 1964 | none (consolidated into South Whitley) | ||
Silver Lake | Silver Lake | Ramblers | <1945 | 1966 | none (consolidated into Warsaw) | ||
Syracuse | Syracuse | Yellow Jackets | <1945 | 1968 | none (consolidated into Wawasee) | ||
Larwill | Larwill | Trojans | 1958 | Whitley County | 1971 | none (consolidated into Whitko) | |
South Whitley | South Whitley | Bulldogs | 1958 | Whitley County | 1971 | none (consolidated into Whitko) | |
Akron | Akron | Flyers | 1963 | Fulton County | 1971 | Independents (consolidated into Tippecanoe Valley 1974) |
LaGrange County Conference
School | Location | Mascot | Colors | Year Joined | Previous Conference | Year Left | Conference Joined |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Brighton | Brighton | Wildcats | <1935 | 1964 | none (consolidated into Lakeland) | ||
Brushy Prairie | Brushy Prairie | Panthers | <1935 | 1964 | none (consolidated into Prairie Heights) | ||
Lagrange1 | Lagrange | Lions | <1935 | 1964 | none (consolidated into Lakeland) | ||
Lima | Lima | Orioles | <1935 | 1964 | none (consolidated into Lakeland) | ||
Scott | Scott | Bulldogs | <1935 | 1955 | none (consolidated into Shipshewana-Scott) | ||
Shipshewana | Shipshewana | Indians | <1935 | 1955 | none (consolidated into Shipshewana-Scott) | ||
Springfield Township | Mongo | Dragons | <1935 | 1964 | none (consolidated into Prairie Heights) | ||
Topeka | Topeka | Bears | <1935 | 1964 | Bi-County | ||
Wolcottville2 | Wolcottville | Bulldogs | <1935 | 1964 | none (consolidated into Lakeland) | ||
Shipshewana-Scott | Shipshewana | Indians | 1955 | none (new school) | 1964 | Bi-County |
- Concurrent with the State Corner Conference from 1935 to 1941.
- Concurrent with the State Corner Conference from 1941 until closing.
Marion County Athletic Association
The first attempt by the township schools in Marion County to organize competition, the league organized a basketball tournament in the winter of 1928, then organized a season schedule in the 1928-29 school year. The league broke up in 1945, as all but three schools had found other conferences to join. The schools would all later reunite (minus Southport) in the Central Suburban Conference in 1971, though this would only last a few years. Today the Township schools are either in Conference Indiana or the Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference.
School | Location | Mascot | Colors | Year Joined | Previous Conference | Year Left | Conference Joined |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Acton | Acton | Redbirds | 1928 | Independents | 1939 | none (consolidated into Franklin Township) | |
Ben Davis | Indianapolis | Giants | 1928 | Independents | 1945 | Independents (CSC 1971) | |
Castleton | Castleton | Comets | 1928 | Independents | 1941 | none (consolidated into Lawrence Central) | |
Lawrence | Lawrence | Lions | 1928 | Independents | 1941 | none (consolidated into Lawrence Central) | |
New Bethel | Wanamaker | Knights | 1928 | Independents | 1939 | none (consolidated into Franklin Township) | |
Oaklandon | Oaklandon | Oaks | 1928 | Independents | 1941 | none (consolidated into Lawrence Central) | |
Pike1 | New Augusta | Red Devils | 1928 | Independents | 1945 | Capital District | |
Southport | Southport | Cardinals | 1928 | Independents | 1945 | Independents (SCC 1951) | |
Valley Mills | Valley Mills | Comets | 1928 | Independents | 1931 | none (consolidated into Decatur Central) | |
Warren Central | Indianapolis | Warriors | 1928 | none (new school) | 1945 | Independents (CSC 1971) | |
West Newton | West Newton | Wildcats | 1928 | Independents | 1931 | none (consolidated into Decatur Central) | |
Decatur Central | West Newton | Hawks | 1931 | none (new school) | 1942 | Mid-State | |
Franklin Township | Acton | Flashes | 1939 | none (new school) | 1945 | Capital District | |
Lawrence Central | Lawrence | Bears | 1941 | none (new school) | 1942 | Mid-State |
- Was New Augusta until 1942.
Marshall County Conference
School | Location | Mascot | Colors | Year Joined | Previous Conference | Year Left | Conference Joined |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Argos | Argos | Dragons | <1945 | 1966 | Independents (NLC 1998) | ||
Bourbon | Bourbon | Comets | <1945 | 1963 | none (consolidated into Triton) | ||
Bremen | Bremen | Lions | <1945 1962 |
Northern State |
1958 1966 |
Northern State Northern State | |
LaPaz | LaPaz | Vikings | <1945 | 1965 | none (consolidated into LaVille) | ||
Tippecanoe | Tippecanoe | Police Dogs | <1945 | 1963 | none (consolidated into Triton) | ||
Tyner | Tyner | Falcons | <1945 | 1966 | none (consolidated into Glenn) | ||
West Township | Donaldson | Bulldogs | <1945 | 1965 | none (consolidated into Plymouth) | ||
LaVille | Lakeville | Lancers | 1965 | none (new school) | 1966 | Northern State |
Montgomery County Conference
Often credited as the cradle of Indiana basketball, Montgomery County was home to three of the first four State Champions in the sport. When combined with neighboring Boone and Tippecanoe Counties, the area claimed the first eight winners. The conference lasted until 1966, when all schools folded into the Big 4 Conference.
School | Location | Mascot | Colors | Year Joined | Previous Conference | Year Left | Conference Joined |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alamo | Alamo | Warriors | <1935 | 1966 | Big 4 | ||
Bowers | Bowers | Blackshirts | <1935 | 1955 | none (consolidated into Darlington) | ||
Darlington | Darlington | Indians | <1935 | 1966 | Big 4 | ||
Ladoga | Ladoga | Canners | <1935 | 1955 | Big 4 | ||
Linden | Linden | Bulldogs | <1935 | 1966 | Big 4 | ||
New Market | New Market | Purple Flyers | <1935 | 1955 | Big 4 | ||
New Richmond | New Richmond | Cardinals | <1935 | 1954 | none (consolidated into Coal Creek Central) | ||
New Ross | New Ross | Blue Jays | <1935 | 1966 | Big 4 | ||
Waveland | Waveland | Hornets | <1935 | 1964 | Big 4 | ||
Waynetown | Waynetown | Gladiators | <1935 | 1966 | Big 4 | ||
Wingate | Wingate | Spartans | <1935 | 1954 | none (consolidated into Coal Creek Central) | ||
Coal Creek Central | New Richmond | Bearcats | 1954 | none (new school) | 1964 | Wabash River |
Noble County Conference
School | Location | Mascot | Colors | Year Joined | Previous Conference | Year Left | Conference Joined |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Albion1 | Albion | Trojans | <1945 | 1966 | Northeast Corner | ||
Avilla2 | Avilla | Panthers | <1945 | 1966 | none (consolidated into East Noble) | ||
Cromwell | Cromwell | Spartans | <1945 | 1966 | Northeast Corner | ||
Ligonier | Ligonier | Red Raiders | <1945 | 1966 | Northeast Corner | ||
Rome City | Rome City | Romans | <1945 | 1966 | none (consolidated into Kendallville) | ||
Wawaka | Wawaka | Warriors | <1945 | 1966 | Northeast Corner | ||
Wolf Lake | Wolf Lake | Wolverines | <1945 | 1966 | Northeast Corner |
- Concurrent with the State Corner Conference from 1935 to 1941.
- Concurrent with the State Corner Conference from 1935 until closing.
Ripley County Conference
School | Location | Mascot | Colors | Year Joined | Previous Conference | Year Left | Conference Joined |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Batesville | Batesville | Bulldogs | 192? | 1930 | Southeastern Indiana | ||
Cross Plains | Cross Plains | Wildcats | 192? | 1941 | Laughery Valley | ||
Holton | Holton | Warhorses | 192? | 1941 | Tri-County | ||
Milan | Milan | Indians | 192? | 1930 | Southeastern Indiana | ||
Napoleon | Napoleon | Bearcats | 192? | 1941 | Tri-County | ||
New Marion | New Marion | Panthers | 192? | 1941 | Tri-County | ||
Osgood | Osgood | Cowboys | 192? | 1930 | Southeastern Indiana | ||
Sunman | Sunman | Tigers | 192? | 1941 | Laughery Valley | ||
Versailles | Versailles | Lions | 192? | 1930 | Southeastern Indiana |
Steuben County Conference
School | Location | Mascot | Colors | Year Joined | Previous Conference | Year Left | Conference Joined |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Angola1 | Angola | Hornets | <1945 | 1959 | Northeastern Indiana | ||
Flint | Flint | Arrows | <1945 | 1959 | none (consolidated into Orland) | ||
Fremont2 | Fremont | Eagles | <1945 | 1964 | Bi-County | ||
Hamilton2 | Hamilton | Marines | <1945 | 1964 | Bi-County | ||
Metz | Metz | Mohawks | <1945 | 1957 | none (consolidated into Angola) | ||
Orland | Orland | Tigers | <1945 | 1964 | none (consolidated into Prairie Heights) | ||
Pleasant Lake | Pleasant Lake | Spartans | <1945 | 1958 | none (consolidated into Angola) | ||
Salem Center | Salem Center | Cardinals | <1945 | 1964 | none (consolidated into Prairie Heights) | ||
Scott Center | Scott Center | Bulldogs | <1945 | 1955 | none (consolidated into Angola) |
- Concurrent with State Corner Conference from 1935 to 1941.
- Concurrent with State Corner Conference from 1941 until 1964.
Tippecanoe County Conference
School | Location | Mascot | Colors | Year Joined | Previous Conference | Year Left | Conference Joined |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Battle Ground | Battle Ground | Tomahawks | <1945 | 1966 | Mid-Central | ||
Buck Creek | Buck Creek | Cobras | <1945 | 1958 | none (consolidated into East Tipp) | ||
Clarks Hill | Clarks Hill | Hillers | <1945 | 1955 | none (consolidated into Lauramie Township) | ||
Dayton | Dayton | Bulldogs | <1945 | 1966 | none (consolidated into Wainwright) | ||
Jackson Township | Odell | Spartans | <1945 | 1958 | none (consolidated into Southwestern) | ||
Klondike | West Lafayette | Nuggets | <1945 | 1961 | Midwest | ||
Monitor | Monitor | Commodores | <1945 | 1958 | none (consolidated into East Tipp) | ||
Montmorenci | Montmorenci | Tigers | <1945 | 1955 | Prairie | ||
Romney | Romney | Pirates | <1945 | 1958 | none (consolidated into Southwestern) | ||
Shadeland | Shadeland | Peppers | <1945 | 1958 | none (consolidated into Southwestern) | ||
Stockwell | Stockwell | Warriors | <1945 | 1955 | none (consolidated into Lauramie Township) | ||
Wea | North Crane | Indians | <1945 | 1958 | none (consolidated into Southwestern) | ||
West Point | West Point | Cadets | <1945 | 1958 | none (consolidated into Southwestern) | ||
Lauramie Township | Stockwell | Colts | 1955 | none (new school) | 1966 | none (consolidated into Wainwright) | |
East Tipp | Buck Creek | Trojans | 1958 | none (new school) | 1966 | Mid-Central |
Wabash County Conference
School | Location | Mascot | Colors | Year Joined | Previous Conference | Year Left | Conference joined |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chester Township | Bolivar | Panthers | <1930 | 1957 | none (consolidated into Manchester) | ||
Chippewa | Chippewa | Knights | <1930 | 1952 | none (consolidated into Linlawn) | ||
LaFontaine | LaFontaine | Cossacks | <1930 | 1962 | none (consolidated into Southwood) | ||
Lagro | Lagro | Comets | <1930 | 1962 | none (consolidated into Northfield) | ||
Laketon | Laketon | Tigers | <1930 | 1962 | none (consolidated into Manchester) | ||
Lincolnville | Lincolnville | Gold Bugs | <1930 | 1962 | none (consolidated into Lagro) | ||
Manchester Central | North Manchester | Trojans | <1930 | 1957 | none (consolidated into Manchester) | ||
Noble Township1 | Linlawn | Pirates | <1930 | 1962 | none (consolidated into Southwood) | ||
Roann | Roann | Indians | <1930 | 1962 | none (consolidated into Northfield) | ||
Somerset | Somerset | Shamrocks | <1930 | 1962 | none (consolidated into Southwood) | ||
Urbana | Urbana | Speed Kings | <1930 | 1962 | none (consolidated into Northfield) | ||
Manchester | North Manchester |
Squires | 1957 | none (new school) | 1962 | Independents (NLC 1963) |
- Was Linlawn before 1953.
Wayne County Conference
School | Location | Mascot | Colors | Year Joined | Previous Conference | Year Left | Conference joined |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Boston | Boston | Terriers | <1941 | 1963 | none (consolidated into Richmond) | ||
Cambridge City | Cambridge City | Wampus Cats | <1941 | 1947 | East Central | ||
Centerville | Centerville | Bulldogs | <1941 | 1947 | East Central | ||
Economy | Economy | Cardinals | 1930s | 1962 | none (consolidated into Hagerstown) | ||
Fountain City | Fountain City | Little Giants | <1941 | 1964 | Whitewater Valley (as Whitewater-Fountain City) | ||
Greensfork | Greensfork | Black Demons | 1930s | 1962 | none (consolidated into Hagerstown) | ||
Hagerstown | Hagerstown | Tigers | <1941 | 1947 | East Central | ||
Milton | Milton | Sharpshooters | <1941 | 1962 | Whitewater Valley | ||
Webster | Webster | Pirates | <1941 | 1964 | Whitewater Valley (as Webster-Williamsburg) | ||
Whitewater | Whitewater | Bears | <1941 | 1964 | none (consolidated into Whitewater-Fountain City) | ||
Williamsburg | Williamsburg | Yellow Jackets | <1941 1948 |
East Central |
1948 1964 |
East Central none (consolidated into Webster-Williamsburg) |
Wells County Conference
School | Location | Mascot | Colors | Year Joined | Previous Conference | Year Left | Conference joined |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chester Center | Keystone | Indians | <1945 | 1966 | none (consolidated into Southern Wells) | ||
Jackson Center | Mount Zion | Jaguars | <1945 | 1966 | none (consolidated into Southern Wells) | ||
Lancaster Central1 | Ossian | Knights | <1945 | 1966 | Eastern Indiana (EIC) | ||
Liberty Center | Liberty Center | Lions | <1945 | 1966 | none (consolidated into Southern Wells) | ||
Ossian | Ossian | Bears | <1945 | 1959 | Eastern Wabash Valley | ||
Petroleum | Petroleum | Panthers | <1945 | 1966 | none (consolidated into Southern Wells) | ||
Rockcreek Center | Rockford | Dodgers | <1945 | 1964 | none (consolidated into Ossian) | ||
Union Center | Uniondale | Badgers | <1945 | 1962 | none (consolidated into Ossian) |
- Lancaster Central played concurrently in the EIC and WCC from 1954 to 1959, then in the EWVC and WCC until both folded in 1966.
Whitley County League
School | Location | Mascot | Colors | Year Joined | Previous Conference | Year Left | Conference joined |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Churubusco | Churubusco | Eagles | <1945 | 1958 | Independents (ACAC 1968) | ||
Coesse | Coesse | Indians | <1945 | 1958 | none (consolidated into Columbia City) | ||
Jefferson Center | Saturn | Tigers | <1945 | 1958 | none (consolidated into Columbia City) | ||
Larwill | Larwill | Trojans | <1945 | 1958 | Kosciusko County | ||
South Whitley | South Whitley | Bulldogs | <1945 | 1958 | Kosciusko County | ||
Washington Center | Washington Center | Wildcats | <1945 | 1955 | none (consolidated into Columbia City) |
References
- ↑ "Daleville Beats Royerton". Indianapolis News, Indianapolis, IN. 1931-12-12. Retrieved 2014-06-16.