This is a list of former high school athletic conferences in the Northeast Region of Ohio, as designated by the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA). If a conference had members that span multiple regions, the conference is placed in the article of the region most of its former members hail from. 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.
All-American Athletic Conference The All-American Athletic Conference was an OHSAA athletic conference that ran from 1986 until 1990. The league dissolved following the consolidation of Warren G. Harding and Western Reserve and the departure of Niles and Howland. Warren G. Harding Panthers (1986–90, to Steel Valley) Howland Tigers (1986–90, to Mahoning Valley) Hubbard Eagles (1986–90, to Mahoning Valley) Niles McKinley Dragons (1986–90, to Mahoning Valley) Warren Western Reserve Raiders (1986–90, consolidated into Warren Harding)
All-American Conference (football) Warren Harding Panthers (1963–79) Canton McKinley Bulldogs (1963–79) Niles McKinley Red Dragons (1963–79) Massillon Washington Tigers (1963–79) Steubenville Big Red (1966–79) Alliance Aviators (1969–79)
All-American Conference (2008–2020) The All-American Conference was an OHSAA athletic Conference that existed from 2008 until 2020. The league dissolved following the exit of the remaining Blue Tier members, who went on to expand the Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference.
2008–2012 alignment AAC - Blue Tier
Champion Flashes Campbell Memorial Red Devils Girard Indians Leavittsburg LaBrae Vikings Newton Falls Tigers
AAC - Red
Lisbon Beaver Local Beavers Canfield Cardinals Howland Tigers Niles McKinley Red Dragons Poland Seminary Bulldogs
AAC - White
Hubbard Eagles Cortland Lakeview Bulldogs Youngstown Liberty Leopards Struthers Wildcats Salem Quakers
2012–2014 alignment AAC - American
Lisbon Beaver Local Beavers Canfield Cardinals Hubbard Eagles Struthers Wildcats Poland Seminary Bulldogs Howland Tigers Niles McKinley Red Dragons
AAC - National
Youngstown Liberty Leopards Jefferson Area Falcons Campbell Memorial Red Devils Cortland Lakeview Bulldogs Champion Flashes Leavittsburg LaBrae Vikings Newton Falls Tigers Girard Indians
2015–2017 alignment AAC - Blue
Brookfield Warriors Leavittsburg LaBrae Vikings Champion Flashes Youngstown Liberty Leopards Campbell Memorial Red Devils Girard Indians Newton Falls Tigers
AAC - Gold
Boardman Spartans Warren G. Harding Raiders Austintown Fitch Falcons Ashtabula Lakeside Dragons
AAC - Red
Canfield Cardinals Poland Seminary Bulldogs Howland Tigers Youngstown East Golden Bears Niles McKinley Red Dragons
AAC - White
Cortland Lakeview Bulldogs Poland Seminary Bulldogs Struthers Wildcats Hubbard Eagles Niles McKinley Red Dragons Jefferson Area Falcons Ashtabula Edgewood Warriors
2018 Alignment AAC - Blue
Brookfield Warriors Leavittsburg LaBrae Vikings Champion Flashes Youngstown Liberty Leopards Campbell Memorial Red Devils Girard Indians Newton Falls Tigers
AAC - Gold
Boardman Spartans Warren G. Harding Raiders Austintown Fitch Falcons
AAC - Red
Canfield Cardinals Poland Seminary Bulldogs Howland Tigers Youngstown East Golden Bears Niles McKinley Red Dragons
AAC - White
Cortland Lakeview Bulldogs Poland Seminary Bulldogs Struthers Wildcats Hubbard Eagles Niles McKinley Red Dragons Jefferson Area Falcons Ashtabula Edgewood Warriors
2019 Alignment Brookfield Warriors Columbiana Crestview Rebels Champion Flashes Campbell Memorial Red Devils Youngstown Liberty Leopards Leavittsburg LaBrae Vikings Newton Falls Tigers
Former Members
Salem Quakers (2008–2011, to Northeastern Buckeye Conference) Lisbon Beaver Local Beavers (played concurrently in OVAC, 2008–2013, to Buckeye 8 Athletic League, Red Division 2008–11, American Division 2011–13.) Girard Indians (2008–2018, to Northeast 8 Conference) Hubbard Eagles (2008–2018, to Northeast 8 Conference) Jefferson Area Falcons (2011–2018, to Northeast 8 Conference) Cortland Lakeview Bulldogs (2008–2018, to Northeast 8 Conference) Niles McKinley Red Dragons (2008–2018, to Northeast 8 Conference) Poland Poland Seminary Bulldogs (2008–2018, to Northeast 8 Conference) Struthers Wildcats (2008–2018, to Northeast 8 Conference) Ashtabula Edgewood Warriors (2014–2019, to Chagrin Valley Conference) Ashtabula Lakeside Dragons (2015–2019, to Chagrin Valley Conference) Youngstown East Golden Bears (2014–19, to Steel Valley Conference) Brookfield Warriors (2014–2020, to Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference) Campbell Memorial Red Devils (2008–2020, to Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference) Champion Golden Flashes (2008–2020, to Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference) Columbiana Crestview Rebels (2019–2020, to Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference) Leavittsburg LaBrae Vikings (2008–2020, to Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference) Liberty Leopards (2008–2020, to Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference) Newton Falls Tigers (2008–2020, to Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference)
All-Ohio Conference/League The league began as the AOC in 1976, as the Chippewa Conference split into this league and the Pioneer League. After Coventry replaced Tuscarawas Valley in 1983, the name was changed to the AOL. Navarre Fairless Falcons (1976–89, to PAC-7) Canal Fulton Northwest Indians (1977–89, to Northeastern Buckeye) Orrville Red Riders (1976–1989, to Ohio Heartland Conference 1999–2003) Wooster Triway Titans (1976–1989, to Mohican Area) Millersburg West Holmes Knights (1976–1989, to Mohican Area) Zoarville Tuscarawas Valley Trojans (1977-1983) Manchester Panthers (1976–89, to PAC-7) Coventry Comets (1983–89, to PAC-7)
Ashland County League Albion Britons (1929–38, consolidated into Homerville) Hayesville Panthers (1929–63, consolidated into Hillsdale) Jeromesville Blue Jays (1929–63, consolidated into Hillsdale) Loudonville Redbirds (1929–62, moved to Johnny Appleseed Conference) Nankin Knights (1929–37, consolidated into Polk) Nova Trojans (1929–49, consolidated into Ruggles-Troy) Perrysville Admirals (1929–61, consolidated into Loudonville) Polk Presidents (1929–63, consolidated into Mapleton) Ruggles Redskins (1929–49, consolidated into Ruggles-Troy) Savannah Sailors (1929–62, consolidated into Crestview) Sullivan Bobcats (1929–58, consolidated into Black River) Ruggles-Troy Golden Flashes (1949–63, consolidated into Mapleton) Sullivan Black River Pirates (1958–63, moved to Firelands)
Chippewa Conference The Chippewa Conference was an OHSAA athletic conference that existed from 1963 until 1977. The league dissolved following the exit of its members to the Pioneer and All-Ohio conferences. Brunswick Blue Devils (1963–77, to Pioneer) Lodi Cloverleaf Colts (1963–77, to Pioneer) Orrville Red Riders (1963–1976, to All-Ohio) Wadsworth Grizzlies (1963–77, to Pioneer) Millersburg West Holmes Knights (1968–1976, to All-Ohio) Wooster Triway Titans (1970–1976, to All-Ohio)
Crown Conference (1968–1980) Cleveland Cathedral Latin Lions (1967–79) Parma Heights Holy Name Green Wave (1967–80) Mentor Lake Catholic Cougars (1970–80) Parma Padua Franciscan Bruins (1967–80) Lakewood St. Edward Eagles (1967–80) Cleveland St. Joseph Vikings (1967–80) Bedford St. Peter Chanel Firebirds (1967–80)
Crown Conference (2021–2024) Cleveland Heights Beaumont Blue Streaks (2021–24) Mentor Lake Catholic Cougars (2021–24) Chardon Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin Lions (2021–24) Parma Padua Franciscan Bruins (2021–24) Cleveland Villa Angela-St. Joseph Vikings (2021–22) Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit Warriors (2021–24)
Cuyahoga County Conference/League (1920s–1929) "A" League Berea Braves (192?–29) Lyndhurst Brush Arcs (192?–29) Cleveland Heights Tigers (192?–28) Euclid Panthers (192?–29) Garfield Heights Bulldogs (192?–29) Independence Blue Devils (192?–29) Maple Heights Mustangs (192?–29) Rocky River Pirates (192?–27) Parma Schaar Redmen (192?–29) East Cleveland Shaw Cardinals (192?–28) Mayfield Wildcats (1927–29)
"B" League Bay Village Bay Rockets (192?–29) Beachwood Bison (192?–29) Broadview Heights Brecksville-Broadview Heights Bees (192?–29) Brooklyn Hurricanes (192?–29) Chagrin Falls Tigers (192?–29) Cuyahoga Heights Redskins (192?–29) Fairview Park Fairview Warriors (192?–29) Mayfield Wildcats (192?–27, to "A" League) North Olmstead Eagles (192?–29) North Royalton Bears (192?–29) Olmsted Falls Bulldogs (192?–29) Pepper Pike Orange Lions (192?–29) Richmond Heights Spartans (192?–29) Solon Comets (192?–29) Strongsville Mustangs (192?–29) Warrensville Heights Tigers (192?–29) Westlake Demons (192?–29)
Cuyahoga County Conference (1954–1956) Beachwood Bison (1954–56) Broadview Heights Brecksville-Broadview Heights Bees (1954–1956) Brooklyn Hurricanes (1954–1956) Lyndhurst Brush Arcs (1954–56) Chagrin Falls Tigers (1954–56) Cuyahoga Heights Redskins (1954–1956) Independence Blue Devils (1954–1956) Mayfield Wildcats (1954–56) North Royalton Bears (1954–1956) Pepper Pike Orange Lions (1954–56) Richmond Heights Spartans (1954-1956) Solon Comets (1954–56) Strongsville Mustangs (1954–1956) Warrensville Heights Tigers (1954–1956)
Cuyahoga County Conference 1964–1979 Broadview Heights Brecksville-Broadview Heights Bees (1964–1977) Brooklyn Hurricanes (1964–1979) Cuyahoga Heights Redskins (1964–1979) Independence Blue Devils (1964–1979) North Royalton Bears (1964–1977) Richmond Heights Spartans (1964–1968) Strongsville Mustangs (1964–1977) Warrensville Heights Tigers (1964–1979) Rocky River Lutheran West Longhorns (1968–1970)
East Suburban Conference The East Suburban Conference was an OHSAA athletic Conference that existed from 1968 until 2008. The league dissolved after the remaining members went on to form the Northeastern Athletic Conference. Beachwood Bison (1968–89, to MAC-8) Burton Berkshire Badgers (1968–96, to Chagrin Valley Conference) Middlefield Cardinal Huskies (1968–96, to CVC) Kirtland Hornets (1968–96, to CVC) Newbury Black Knights (1968–98, to CVC) Richmond Heights Spartans (1968–89, to MAC-8) Fairport Harbor Harding Skippers (1970–76 to Grand River, 1989–2005 to CVC) Chardon Hilltoppers (1980–83, to CVC) Aurora Greenmen (1983–89, to MAC-8) Perry Pirates (1984–96, to CVC) Thompson Ledgemont Redskins (1989–2008, to NAC) Orwell Grand Valley Mustangs (1989–98, to CVC) Vienna Mathews Mustangs (1989–91 to Inter-County, football only 2004–08 to NAC) Andover Pymatuning Valley Lakers (1989–98 to Northeastern, football only 2004-2008 to NAC) Bristolville Bristol Panthers (1992–2002; no Football, to NAC) North Bloomfield Bloomfield Cardinals (1996–2002; no Football, to NAC) Southington Chalker Wildcats (1996–2002; football 1996–2008, to NAC) Lordstown Red Devils (1996–2002; no Football, to NAC) Cortland Maplewood Rockets (1996–2002; no Football, to NAC) Ashtabula St. John & Paul Fighting Heralds (1996–2008; became independent) Cuyahoga Falls Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy Royals (1998–2001; to Principals) Cleveland Heights Lutheran East Falcons (1998–2008, to NAC football-only) Cleveland Central Catholic Ironmen (football only 2004–06, to North Coast) Youngstown Christian Eagles (2005–08 became independent)
Erie Coast Conference Elyria Catholic Panthers (1977–1986) Elyria West Wolverines (1977–1986 to Lorain County) Lorain Catholic Spartans (1977–1986) Lorain Southview Saints (1977–1986)
Erie Shore Conference Lorain Admiral King Admirals (1987–1997) Elyria Pioneers (1987–1997) Lorain Steelmen (1987–1995, school closed)