This is a list of high school athletic conferences in the Northwest Region of Ohio, as defined by the OHSAA. 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
Ada Bulldogs (2024-) Arcadia Redskins (1922-) Arlington Red Devils (1922-) Leipsic Vikings (football 1965-2021; all sports 1971-2021, 2024-) McComb Panthers (1922-) Pandora Pandora-Gilboa Rockets (football 1966-, all sports 1971-, also member of the Putnam County League) Mt. Blanchard Riverdale Falcons (2014-) Van Buren Black Knights (1922-) Vanlue Wildcats (all sports 1922-, football 1922-2022)
Former Members Mount Cory Hornets (1922–1950, consolidated into Cory-Rawson) Rawson Raiders (1922–1950, consolidated into Cory-Rawson) Mount Blanchard Purple Hurricanes (1922–1960, to Hardin County League) Rudolph Westwood Warriors (1965–1966, consolidated into Bowling Green) Dola Hardin Northern Polar Bears (1965-2014, to Northwest Central Conference) Bascom Hopewell-Loudon Chieftains (2014-2019, to Sandusky Bay Conference) Rawson Cory-Rawson Hornets (1950-2023, to Northwest Central Conference) North Baltimore Tigers (2014-2023, to Northwest Central Conference) Findlay Liberty-Benton Eagles (1922-2026, to Northern Lakes League)
Buckeye Border Conference
(non-football, established 1967)
Edon Bombers (1967-) Fayette Eagles (1967-) West Unity Hilltop Cadets (1967-) Holgate Tigers (2021-) Montpelier Locomotives (1967–78, 2016-) Pioneer North Central Eagles (1967-) Pettisville Blackbirds (1967-) Stryker Panthers (1967-)
(Edon, Hilltop, Montpelier, and North Central are members of the Great Lakes Conference 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 and Holgate are members of the Northern 8 Football Conference for football)
Former members Edgerton Bulldogs (1967–1975) Hicksville Aces (1967–1975)
Firelands Conference
Ashland Crestview Cougars (1982-) Ashland Mapleton Mounties (1963-) Monroeville Eagles (1960-) New London Wildcats (1970-) Plymouth Big Red (1982-) Norwalk St. Paul Flyers (1968-) Greenwich South Central Trojans (1960-) Collins Western Reserve Rough Riders (1960-)
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.
Great Lakes Conference This is a football-only conference made up of schools from Ohio's Buckeye Border Conference and Michigan's Tri-County Conference Edon Bombers (2026-) Erie Township (MI) Erie Mason Eagles (2026-) West Unity Hilltop Cadets (2026-) Montpelier Locomotives (2026-) Pioneer North Central Eagles (2026-) Madison Township (MI) Sand Creek Aggies (2026-) Petersburg (MI) Summerfield Bulldogs (2026-) Ottawa Lake (MI) Whiteford Bobcats (2026-)
Green Meadows Conference Conference Website: http://www.greenmeadowsconf.com
Antwerp Archers (1972-) Ayersville Pilots (1962-) Edgerton Bulldogs (1975-) Sherwood Fairview Apaches (1962-) Hicksville Aces (1962-) Paulding Panthers (1962–74, 2021-) Defiance Tinora Rams (1965-) Haviland Wayne Trace Raiders (1971-)
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.
Kidron Central Christian Comets (no football, 2015-) Crestline Bulldogs (2015-) Mansfield Christian Flames (no football, 1982-1983, 2013-) Mansfield St. Peter's Spartans (no football, 2013-)
(Crestline is independent 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 Conference Lucas Cubs (1968–1979, Second reformation charter member 1981–1999, 2013-2026), joined the Northern 10 Athletic Conference
Midwest Athletic Conference
Conference Website: http://www.midwestathleticconference.com/
Anna Rockets (football only, 2006-) Coldwater Cavaliers (1972-) Fort Recovery Indians (1978-, Football 1995-) Maria Stein Marion Local Flyers (1972-) Minster Wildcats (1972-) New Bremen Cardinals (1972-) New Knoxville Rangers (no football, 1978-) Rockford Parkway Panthers (1972-) St. Henry Redskins (1972-) Delphos St. John's Blue Jays (1982-) Versailles Tigers (2001-)
Former Members Ansonia Tigers (1972–78) Bradford Railroaders (1972–78) Mendon-Union Pirates (1978–92, consolidated into Parkway)
Northern 10 Athletic Conference
New Washington Buckeye Central Bucks (2014-) Bucyrus Redmen (2014-) Carey Blue Devils (2014-) Tiffin Calvert Senecas (2026-) North Robinson Colonel Crawford Eagles (2014-) Bascom Hopewell-Loudon Chieftains (2026-) Lucas Cubs (2026-) Sycamore Mohawk Warriors (2014-) New Riegel Blue Jackets (2026-) Old Fort Stockaders (2026-) Attica Seneca East Tigers (2014-) Upper Sandusky Rams (Winter 2014-) Willard Crimson Flashes (2026-) Bucyrus Wynford Royals (2014-)
Former Members Crestline Bulldogs (2014-2015) Morral Ridgedale Rockets (2014-2021)
Northern 8 Football Conference
Southington Chalker Wildcats (2024–) Lakeside Danbury Lakers (2020–) Holgate Tigers (2020–) Hermitage (PA) Kennedy Catholic Eagles (2026–) Plymouth Big Red (2026–) Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic Panthers (2021–) Fremont St. Joseph Central Catholic Crimson Streaks (2024–) Sebring McKinley Trojans (2024–) Stryker Panthers (2020–) Windham Bombers (2026–)
Suspended member
Oregon Cardinal Stritch Cardinals (2025); 2026 season was canceled due to low numbers, however school has not been removed from the conference
Former Members Toledo Christian Eagles (2020-2024); re-joined traditional 11-man football in 2025
Northern Buckeye Conference
Pemberville Eastwood Eagles (2011-) Fostoria Redmen (2011-) Genoa Comets (2011-) Millbury Lake Flyers (2011-) Maumee Panthers (2023-) Oak Harbor Rockets (2023-) Bowling Green Otsego Knights (2011-) Rossford Bulldogs (2011-)
Former Members Bloomdale Elmwood Royals (2011-2023) Elmore Woodmore Wildcats (2011-2023)
Northern Lakes League
Buckeye Division Whitehouse Anthony Wayne Generals (1956-) Findlay Trojans (2023-) Sylvania Northview Wildcats (1996-) Perrysburg Yellow Jackets (1956-) Sylvania Southview Cougars (1976-) (Cardinal Division for Football) Toledo Whitmer Panthers (2023-)
Cardinal Division Bowling Green Bobcats (1972-) Oregon Clay Eagles (2023-) (Buckeye Division for Football) Findlay Liberty-Benton Eagles (2026-) Fremont Ross Little Giants (2023-) Napoleon Wildcats (2011-) Holland Springfield Blue Devils (1962-)
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)
Northern Ohio Conference
Lake Division Clyde Fliers (2026-) Tiffin Columbian Tornadoes (2026-) Norwalk Truckers (2026-) Sandusky Perkins Pirates (2026-) Sandusky Blue Streaks (2026-)
Bay Division Bellevue Redmen (2026-) Milan Edison Chargers (2026-) Huron Tigers (2026-) Port Clinton Redskins (2026-) Vermilion Sailors (2026-)
Northwest Central Conference
The conference began in 2001 with the dissolution of the West Central Ohio Conference. Rawson Cory-Rawson Hornets (2023-) Marion Elgin Comets (2017-) Dola Hardin Northern Polar Bears (2014-) (Football in 2015) North Baltimore Tigers (2023-) Lima Perry Commodores (2004-) Morral Ridgedale Rockets (2021-) Mount Victory Ridgemont Golden Gophers (2001-) Lima Temple Christian Pioneers (no football, 2001-) McGuffey Upper Scioto Valley Rams (2007-) Waynesfield Waynesfield-Goshen Tigers (2001-)
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) 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 Harrod Allen East Mustangs (1965-) Bluffton Pirates (1957-) Columbus Grove Bulldogs (also in Putnam County League, 1972-) Convoy Crestview Knights (1971-) Delphos Jefferson Wildcats (1957-) Lima Central Catholic T-Birds (2006–13, 2024-) Van Wert Lincolnview Lancers (no football, 1965-) Spencerville Bearcats (1957-)
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)