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This is a list of high school athletic conferences in the Central Region of Ohio, as defined by the
OHSAA The Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) is the governing body of athletic programs for junior and senior high schools in the state of Ohio. The OHSAA governs eligibility of student athletes, resolves disputes, organizes levels of comp ...
. 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.


Central Buckeye League

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Lions (2023–) * Columbus Bishop Ready Silver Knights (2023–) * Delaware Buckeye Valley Barons (2023–) * Gahanna
Columbus Academy Columbus Academy (CA) is an independent college- preparatory school for students from pre-kindergarten to twelfth grade. The school is located on a large, secluded campus surrounded by wooded areas in Gahanna, Ohio, in the United States, 8 miles ...
Vikings (2023–) *
Columbus School for Girls Columbus School for Girls (CSG) is a Private school, private, all-girls college-preparatory Country Day School movement, day school located in Bexley, Ohio, United States, an enclave of Columbus, Ohio, Columbus. It serves students from 3 years ol ...
Unicorns (No football, 2023–) * Columbus Franklin Heights Falcons (2024– (Football will join for 2025) * Columbus Grandview Heights Bobcats (2023–) * Whitehall-Yearling Rams (2023–) * Worthington Christian Warriors (2023–)


Central Catholic League

* Columbus Bishop Hartley Hawks (1957–) * Columbus Bishop Watterson Eagles (1955–) * Columbus St. Charles Cardinals (1923–) * Columbus St. Francis DeSales Stallions (1960–) Former members * Columbus Bishop Ready Silver Knights (1960–2023, to Central Buckeye League) * Zanesville Bishop Rosecrans Bishops (1950–1977, 1979–2007) * Springfield Catholic Central Fighting Irish (1951–1953) * Columbus
Columbus School for Girls Columbus School for Girls (CSG) is a Private school, private, all-girls college-preparatory Country Day School movement, day school located in Bexley, Ohio, United States, an enclave of Columbus, Ohio, Columbus. It serves students from 3 years ol ...
Unicorns (1988–2019, to Mid-State League) * Columbus Father Wehrle Wolverines (1966–1991, school closed) * Columbus Holy Family Golden Flashes (1928–1960, consolidated into Father Wehrle) * Columbus Holy Rosary Ramblers (1928–1966, consolidated into Father Wehrle) * Newark Catholic Green Wave (1928–1953 as St. Francis, 1991–2003 to Mid-State League) * New Lexington St. Aloysius Blue Knights (1955–1969, school closed) * Columbus St. Mary Rams (1928–1966, consolidated into Father Wehrle) * Lancaster St. Mary Saints (1951–1953, school closed) * Marion
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Fighting Irish (1951–1953) * Zanesville St. Nicholas Flyers (1928–1950, consolidated into Bishop Rosecrans) * Zanesville St. Thomas Aquinas Irish (1928–1944, 1946–1950, consolidated into Bishop Rosecrans) * Mount Vernon St. Vincent de Paul Blue Streaks (1928–1953, school closed) * Columbus Worthington Christian Warriors (2007–2013)


Columbus City League

North Division * Columbus Beechcroft Cougars (1976–) * Columbus
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Stars (1976–) * Columbus
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Tigers (1924–) * Columbus Linden McKinley Panthers (1928–) * Columbus Mifflin Punchers (1973–) * Columbus North International Lions (2010–) * Columbus Northland Vikings (1965–) * Columbus Whetstone Braves (1961–) South Division * Columbus Africentric Nubians (1999–) * Columbus Briggs Bruins (1962–) * Columbus Eastmoor Academy Warriors (1956–) * Columbus
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76ers (1976–) * Columbus Marion-Franklin Red Devils (1958–) * Columbus
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Bulldogs (1922–) * Columbus Walnut Ridge Scots (1961–) * Columbus
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Cowboys (1922–)


Former members

* Columbus Aquinas College Terriers (1922–1965, closed) * Columbus Brookhaven Bearcats (1963–2014, closed) * Columbus Central Pirates (1922–1982, closed) * Columbus Mohawk Indians (1967–1978, closed) * Columbus North Polar Bears (1924–1979, closed)


Independents

Former Members * Powell
Village Academy Village Academy (VA) was a PK–12 private, co-educational, college-preparatory school in Powell, Ohio, United States. It was established in 1976 and closed on July 19, 2019, due to a decline in enrollment and withdrawal of contracts. History ...
Griffins (School closed in 2019)


Knox-Morrow Athletic Conference

Started in 2017-18, the league was founded by members of the Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference's Blue Division. * Cardington-Lincoln Pirates (2017–) * Centerburg Trojans (2017–) * Danville Blue Devils (2017–) * Howard East Knox Bulldogs (2017–) * Fredericktown Freddies (2017–) * Sparta
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Fighting Scots (2017–) * Mount Gilead Indians (2017–) * Galion Northmor Golden Knights (2017–)


Licking County League

The league has two incarnations, the first lasting from 1927 to 1991. The second incarnation began 23 years later after travel and budget concerns brought together the ten schools that had made up league membership until 1986. The league is split into two divisions - Buckeye and Cardinal divisions. Buckeye * Granville Blue Aces (1927–1950, 1963–1991, 2013–) * Pataskala Licking Heights Hornets (formerly Summit Station) (1927–1983, 2013–) * Newark Licking Valley Panthers (1959–1991, 2013–) *
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Yellow Jackets (2024–) * Pataskala Watkins Memorial Warriors (1955–1991, 2013–) *
Zanesville Zanesville is a city in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. Located at the confluence of the Licking and Muskingum rivers, the city is approximately east of Columbus and had a population of 24,765 as of the 2020 cen ...
Blue Devils (2020–) Cardinal *
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Bulldogs (1964–1991, 2013–) * Johnstown-Monroe Johnnies (1927–1991, 2013–) * Hebron Lakewood Lancers (1959–1991, 2013–) * Newark Catholic Green Wave (1973–1991, 2013–) * Johnstown Northridge Vikings (1963–1986, 2013–) * Utica Redskins (1927–1991, 2013–) Former members * Alexandria Red Devils (1927–1962, consolidated into Northridge ) * Etna Eagles (1927–1955, consolidated into Watkins Memorial) * Hanover Panthers (1927–1959, renamed Hanover-Toboso 1934, consolidated into Licking Valley) * Hartford Yellow Jackets (1927–1960, consolidated into Northridge North) * Hebron Trailblazers (1927–1958, consolidated into Lynnwood-Jacksontown) * Homer Blue Devils (1927–1962, renamed Northridge North in 1960, consolidated into Northridge) * Jacksontown Trojans (1927–1959, renamed Lynnwood-Jacksontown in1958, consolidated into Lakewood) * Kirkersville Komets (1927–1955, consolidated into Watkins Memorial) * Pataskala Blue Streaks (1927–1955, consolidated into Watkins Memorial) * Toboso (1927–1934, consolidated into Hanover-Toboso)


Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference

* Bellville Clear Fork Colts (2017–) *
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Tigers (2014–) * Marion Harding Presidents (2014 all sports, 2015 football) *
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Warriors (2017–) * Marion Pleasant Spartans (1990–) * Caledonia
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Vikings (1990–) * Shelby Whippets (2018–)


Former members

* Cardington-Lincoln Pirates (1990–2017, to Knox-Morrow Conference) * Centerburg Trojans (2013–17, to Knox-Morrow Conference) * Howard East Knox Bulldogs (2014–17, to Knox-Morrow Conference) * Marion
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Comets (1990–2017, to Northwest Central Conference) * Milford Center Fairbanks Panthers (2013–17, to Ohio Heritage Conference) * Fredericktown Freddies (2013–17, to Knox-Morrow Conference) * Sparta
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Fighting Scots (1990–2017, to Knox-Morrow Conference) * Plain City Jonathan Alder Pioneers (2013–17, to Central Buckeye Conference) * Mount Gilead Indians (1990–2017, to Knox-Morrow Conference) * Richwood North Union Wildcats (1990–2018, to Central Buckeye Conference, football competed in MOAC for 2018 season) * Galion Northmor Golden Knights (1990–2017, to Knox-Morrow Conference) * Morral Ridgedale Rockets (1990–2014) * Upper Sandusky Rams (2014 football season only) * Delaware Buckeye Valley Barons (1990–2019, to Mid-State League)


Mid-Ohio Christian Athletic League

* Delaware Christian Eagles * Granville Christian Academy Lions * Pataskala '
Liberty Christian
'' Eagles * Groveport Madison Christian Eagles * Westerville Northside Christian Lions * Plain City '
Shekinah Christian
'' Flames * Columbus Tree of Life Christian Trojans Former members * Lancaster
Fairfield Christian Academy Fairfield Christian Academy is a private Christian school in Lancaster, Ohio. Established in 1998, the school serves students from preschool to twelfth grade. History Fairfield Christian Academy was founded in 1998 as a ministry of Fairfield Ch ...
Knights * Gahanna Christian Academy Eagles * Grove City Christian Eagles * Columbus Maranatha Christian Patriots


Mid-State League

Buckeye Division * Amanda Amanda-Clearcreek Aces (1958–) * Carroll Bloom-Carroll Bulldogs, formerly Carroll (1958–) * Circleville Tigers (1990–) * Lancaster Fairfield Union Falcons (1957–) * Columbus Hamilton Township Rangers (1981–) * Baltimore Liberty Union Lions (1949–) * Circleville
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Braves (1973–) Cardinal Division * Sugar Grove Berne Union Rockets (1953–) * Zanesville Bishop Rosecrans Bishops (2017–) * Lancaster
Fairfield Christian Academy Fairfield Christian Academy is a private Christian school in Lancaster, Ohio. Established in 1998, the school serves students from preschool to twelfth grade. History Fairfield Christian Academy was founded in 1998 as a ministry of Fairfield Ch ...
Knights (2013–) * Lancaster Fisher Catholic Irish (1964–) * Grove City Christian Eagles (2013–) * Canal Winchester Harvest Preparatory Warriors (2003–) * Corning
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Falcons (2020–) * Millersport Lakers (1957–) * Upper Arlington The Wellington School Jaguars (2017–) (No football) Former members *
Bexley Bexley is an area of south-eastern Greater London, England and part of the London Borough of Bexley. It is sometimes known as Bexley Village or Old Bexley to differentiate the area from the wider borough. It is located east-southeast of Ch ...
Lions (2003–2023, to Central Buckeye League) * Columbus Bishop Ready Silver Knights (2017–2023, to Central Buckeye League) (Football only) * Delaware Buckeye Valley Barons (2019–2023, to Central Buckeye League) * Canal Winchester Indians (1957–1964, 1966–2012, to Ohio Capital Conference) * Gahanna
Columbus Academy Columbus Academy (CA) is an independent college- preparatory school for students from pre-kindergarten to twelfth grade. The school is located on a large, secluded campus surrounded by wooded areas in Gahanna, Ohio, in the United States, 8 miles ...
Vikings (1949–1957, 2003–2023, to Central Buckeye League) *
Columbus School for Girls Columbus School for Girls (CSG) is a Private school, private, all-girls college-preparatory Country Day School movement, day school located in Bexley, Ohio, United States, an enclave of Columbus, Ohio, Columbus. It serves students from 3 years ol ...
Unicorns (2019–2023, to Central Buckeye League) * Grandview Heights Bobcats (2003–2023, to Central Buckeye League) * Granville Blue Aces (1991–2013, to Licking County League) *
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Bulldogs (1991–2013, to Licking County League) * Hebron Lakewood Lancers (2003–2013, to Licking County League) * Pataskala Licking Heights Hornets (1984–2012, to Licking County League) * Newark Licking Valley Panthers (2003–2013, to Licking County League) *
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Red Raiders (2013–2019, to Central Buckeye Conference) * London Madison-Plains Golden Eagles (2013–2017 to Ohio Heritage Conference) * New Albany Eagles (1990–2006, to Ohio Capital Conference) * Newark Catholic Green Wave (2003–2013, to Licking County League) * Pickerington Tigers (1966–1981, to Ohio Capital Conference) * Ashville Teays Valley Vikings (1984–2024, to Ohio Capital Conference) * West Jefferson Roughriders (1949–1956, 2006–2017 to Ohio Heritage Conference) * Whitehall-Yearling Rams (2003–2023, to Central Buckeye League ) * Worthington Christian Warriors (2013–2023, to Central Buckeye League)


Ohio Capital Conference

Conference alignment beginning 2024https://www.thisweeknews.com/sports/20200225/ohio-capital-conference-announces-names-for-realigned-divisions Ohio Division * Grove City Central Crossing Comets (2002–) * Gahanna Lincoln Golden Lions (1968–) * Grove City Greyhounds (1981–) * New Albany Eagles (2006–) * Pickerington North Panthers (2004–) * Westerville Central Warhawks (2004–) Central Division * Dublin Coffman Shamrocks (1991–) * Hilliard Bradley Jaguars (2009–) * Hilliard Davidson Wildcats (1974–) * Lewis Center Olentangy Orange Pioneers (2008–) * Powell Olentangy Liberty Patriots (2004–) * Upper Arlington Golden Bears (1981–) Buckeye Division * Canal Winchester Indians (2013–) * Groveport-Madison Cruisers (1974–) *
Lancaster Lancaster may refer to: Lands and titles *The County Palatine of Lancaster, a synonym for Lancashire *Duchy of Lancaster, one of only two British royal duchies *Duke of Lancaster *Earl of Lancaster *House of Lancaster, a British royal dynasty ...
Golden Gales (1997–) * Logan Chieftains (2024–) * Newark Wildcats (1995–) * Pickerington Central Tigers (1981–) * Reynoldsburg Raiders (1968–) * Ashville Teays Valley Vikings (2024–) Cardinal Division * Dublin Jerome Celtics (2004–) * Hilliard Darby Panthers (1997–) * Lewis Center Olentangy Braves (1997–) * Delaware Olentangy Berlin Bears (2018–) * Marysville Monarchs (1991–) * Worthington
Thomas Worthington Thomas or Tom Worthington may refer to: *Thomas Worthington (Douai) (1549–1627), English Catholic priest and third President of Douai College *Thomas Worthington (Dominican) (1671–1754), English Dominican friar and writer *Thomas Worthington (g ...
Cardinals (1968–) Capital Division * Sunbury Big Walnut Golden Eagles (1997–) * Delaware Hayes Pacers (1968–) * Dublin Scioto Irish (1995–) * Westerville North Warriors (1977–) * Westerville South Wildcats (1968–) * Galloway Westland Cougars (1970–) * Columbus Worthington Kilbourne Wolves (1991–) Former Members * Chillicothe Cavaliers (1976–2006 to Frontier Athletic Conference). * Columbus Franklin Heights Falcons (1981-2024 to Central Buckeye League) *
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Yellow Jackets (1968–2016 to Ohio Cardinal Conference). * Grove City Pleasant View Panthers (1968–1970 consolidated to Westland) * Pataskala Watkins Memorial Warriors (1989–2013 to Licking County League) * Whitehall-Yearling Rams (1968–2001 to Mid-State League).


Defunct conferences


See also

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