This is a list of high school athletic conferences in the Northeast 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.
Akron City Series
Akron Buchtel Griffins (1931–) Akron East Dragons (1918–) Akron Ellet Orangemen (1971–) Akron Firestone Falcons (1963–) Akron Garfield Golden Rams (2017–) Akron North Vikings (1915–)
Former members Akron Central Wildcats (1915–1970, consolidated into Central-Hower) Akron Central-Hower Eagles (1970–2006, school closed) Akron Hower Buccaneers (1927–1970, consolidated into Central-Hower) Akron Kenmore Cardinals (1929–2017, consolidated into Kenmore–Garfield) Akron South Cavaliers/Big Blue (1915–1980, school closed) Akron West Cowboys (1915–1953, school closed)
All-American Conference
Austintown-Fitch Falcons (2011– [Independent in Football) Youngstown Boardman Spartans (2014– [Independent in Football) Canfield Cardinals (2008–[Independent in Football) Warren Howland Tigers (2008–[In Eastern Buckeye Conference for Football) Louisville Leopards (2026–[Independent in Football) Warren G. Harding Raiders (2014–[Independent in Football)
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)
Chagrin Valley Conference
Chagrin Division Ashtabula Edgewood Warriors (2019–) Gates Mills Hawken Hawks (1996–) Geneva Eagles (2015–) Jefferson Area Falcons (2023–) Pepper Pike Orange Lions (1964–1996, 1998–) Perry Pirates (1996–) Chesterland West Geauga Wolverines (1963–1996, 1998–)
Metro Division Brooklyn Hurricanes (2019–) Beachwood Bison (2005–) Cuyahoga Heights Red Wolves (2005–) Independence Blue Devils (2005–) Richmond Heights Spartans (2005–[Independent in boys basketball) Fairport Harbor Fairport Harding (2005–2020; 2026) Garfield Heights Trinity Trojans (2019–) Wickliffe Blue Devils (1980–)
Valley Division Burton Berkshire Badgers (1996–) Conneaut Spartans (2019–) Kirtland Hornets (1996–) Crestwood Red Devils (2020–) Chagrin Falls Tigers (1964–) Fairview Warriors (2023–) Rootstown Rovers (2025–)
Lake Division Chardon Hilltoppers (1964–1980; 2026) Painesville Harvey Red Raiders (2009–) Ashtabula Lakeside Dragons (2019–) Madison Blue Streaks (2023–) Rocky River Lutheran West Longhorns (2019–) Eastlake North Rangers (2026) Willoughby South Rebels (2026) Former members Aurora Greenmen (1964–1983, to East Suburban, 1996–2015, to Suburban) Middlefield Cardinal Huskies (1996–2025, to Northeastern Athletic Conference) Bainbridge Kenston Bombers (1964–1996, to Western Reserve, 2005–2015, to Western Reserve) Newbury Black Knights (1998–2014, to Northeastern Athletic Conference; school closed in 2020) Solon Comets (1964–1996, to Western Reserve) Twinsburg Tigers (1964–1996, to Western Reserve) Orwell Grand Valley Mustangs (1998–2009, 2019–2024, to Northeastern Athletic Conference)
Cleveland Senate Athletic League
Cleveland John Adams Rebels (1923–95, 2006–) Cleveland Collinwood Railroaders (1924–) Cleveland East Technical Scarabs (1908–) Cleveland Glenville Tarblooders (1905–) Cleveland Max S. Hayes Lakers (1957–, no football) Cleveland John F. Kennedy Fighting Eagles (1966–) Cleveland Lincoln-West Wolverines (1961–) Cleveland John Marshall Lawyers (1936–) Cleveland James F. Rhodes Rams (1936–) Cleveland John Hay Hornets (1936–)
Former members Cleveland Martin Luther King, Jr. Crusaders (1972–2018, no football) Cleveland Aviation Thunderbirds (1965–95) Cleveland Benedictine Bengals (1936–72) Cleveland Cathedral Latin Lions (1936–67) Cleveland Central Trojans (1904–52) Cleveland East Blue Bombers (1904–2010) Parma Heights Holy Name Green Wave (1936–67) Cleveland Jane Addams Executives (1985–2012) Cleveland Lincoln Wolverines (1936–70) Cleveland St. Ignatius Wildcats (1936–67) Cleveland South Flyers (1904–2010) Cleveland West Cowboys (1904–61) Cleveland West Technical Warriors (1904–95) Cleveland Whitney M. Young Warriors (2004–2018)
Cleveland West Conference
Bay Village Bay Rockets (2024–) Buckeye Bucks (2024–) Lakewood Rangers (2024–) North Olmsted Eagles (2024–) Parma Normandy Invaders (2024–) Parma Heights Valley Forge Patriots (2024–) Rocky River Pirates (2024–) Westlake Demons (2024–)
Eastern Buckeye Conference
Alliance Aviators (2018–) Carrollton Warriors (2018–) Howland Tigers (2026–;football only) Lexington Township Marlington Dukes (2018–) Minerva Lions (2018–) Salem Quakers (2018–) Beloit West Branch Warriors (2018–)
Former members Canton South Wildcats (2018–2021 to Principals)
Eastern Ohio Athletic Conference
Columbiana Clippers (2017–) Lisbon David Anderson Blue Devils (2017–) East Palestine Bulldogs (2017–) Salineville Southern Local Indians (2017–) Hanoverton United Golden Eagles (2017–) Wellsville Tigers (2017–) Youngstown Valley Christian Eagles (2020–)
Former members Toronto Red Knights (2017–2019, concurrent with OVAC) Leetonia Bears (2017–2026; to Northeastern Athletic Conference)
Future members
Berlin Center Western Reserve Blue Devils (2027)
Federal League
Canton McKinley Bulldogs (2003– Football 2004-) Plain GlenOak Golden Eagles (1975–) Green Bulldogs (2015-) Jackson Polar Bears (1964–) Lake Blue Streaks (1987–) North Canton Hoover Vikings (1968–) Perry Panthers (1964–)
Former members Canton South Wildcats (1964–1990, to Northeastern Buckeye) Navarre Fairless Falcons (1964–1976, to All-Ohio) Canton Glenwood Eagles (1964–1975, consolidated into GlenOak) Lexington Marlington Dukes (1964–1985, to Senate) Magnolia Sandy Valley Cardinals (1964–1968, to Senate) Louisville Leopards (1968–1990, to Northeastern Buckeye) Canton Oakwood Golden Raiders (1968–1975, consolidated into GlenOak) Alliance Aviators (1983–2003, to Metro Athletic) New Philadelphia Quakers (1987–1997, to East Central Ohio) Canton Timken Trojans (1987–1995) Wooster Generals (1987–2003, to Ohio Cardinal) Austintown-Fitch Falcons (2003–2011, to All-American football 2004-2011) Boardman Spartans (2003–2012, football 2004-2014)
Greater Cleveland Conference
Brunswick Blue Devils (2015–) Cleveland Heights Tigers (2023–) Euclid Panthers (2015–) Lorain Titans (2025–) Mentor Cardinals (2015–) Painesville Township Riverside Beavers (2026–) Shaker Heights Red Raiders (2023–) Strongsville Mustangs (2015–)
Former members Medina Bees (2015–2026; to Suburban)
Independents The following schools currently do not compete in an athletic conference as of the 2025–26 school year: Willoughby Andrews Osbourne Academy Phoenix (no football) Akron Archbishop Hoban Knights Cleveland Bard Early College Raptors (no football) Cleveland Benedictine Bengals Youngstown Cardinal Mooney Cardinals Canton Central Catholic Crusaders Cleveland Central Catholic Ironmen Willoughby Cornerstone Christian Patriots (no football) Beachwood Fuchs Mizrachi Mayhem (no football) Gates Mills Gilmour Academy Lancers Shaker Heights Hathaway Brown School Blazers (girls' only; no football) Canton Heritage Christian School Conquerors (no football) Columbiana Heartland Christian School Lions (no football) Canton Heritage Christian School Conquerors (no football) Warren John F. Kennedy Eagles Lake Township Lake Center Christian Tigers (no football) North Ridgeville Lake Ridge Academy Royals (no football) Shaker Heights Laurel School Gators (girls' only; no football) Cleveland Heights Lutheran East Falcons Rocky River Magnificat Blue Streaks (girls' only; no football) Mogadore Wildcats Elyria Open Door Christian Patriots (no football) Richmond Heights Spartans East Cleveland Shaw Cardinals Lakewood St. Edward Eagles Cleveland St. Joseph Academy Jaguars (girls' only; no football) Cleveland St. Ignatius Wildcats Louisville St. Thomas Aquinas Knights Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary Fighting Irish Hunting Valley University Preppers Youngstown Ursuline Fighting Irish Cleveland Villa Angela-St. Joseph Vikings Massillon Washington Tigers
Lorain County League/Conference
Sullivan Black River Pirates (2019-) Sheffield Brookside Cardinals (2019-) Lorain Clearview Clippers (2019-) Columbia Station Columbia Raiders (2019-) Oberlin Firelands Falcons (2019-) LaGrange Keystone Wildcats (2019-) Oberlin Phoenix (2019-) Wellington Dukes (2019-)
Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference
Grey Tier Brookfield Warriors (2020–) Warren Champion Golden Flashes (2020–) Columbiana Crestview Rebels (2020–) Garrettsville Garfield G-Men (2021-) Leavittsburg LaBrae Vikings (2020–) Youngstown Liberty Leopards (2020–) Newton Falls Tigers (2020–) Ravenna Southeast Pirates (2024-)
Scarlet Tier North Jackson Jackson-Milton Blue Jays (2017–) Lowellville Rockets (2017–) McDonald Blue Devils (2017–) Sebring McKinley Trojans (2017–) Campbell Memorial Red Devils (2020–) Mineral Ridge Rams (2017–) New Middletown Springfield Tigers (2017–) Atwater Waterloo Vikings (2017–) Berlin Center Western Reserve Blue Devils (2017–)
Metro Athletic Conference
Westfield Township Cloverleaf Colts (2020–) Cuyahoga Falls Black Tigers (2026–) Brimfield Field Falcons (2020–) Norton Panthers (2020–) Ravenna Ravens (2020–) Kent Roosevelt Roughriders (2026–) Lakemore Springfield Spartans (2020–) Streetsboro Rockets (2020–) Tallmadge Blue Devils (2026– Cuyahoga Falls Woodridge Bulldogs (2020–)
Former members Coventry Comets (2020–2026; to Principals Athletic)
North Coast Conference
Cleveland Heights Beaumont School Blue Streaks (2024–) Cleveland Benedictine Bengals (2025–) Cuyahoga Falls Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy Royals (2024–) Elyria Catholic Panthers (2024–) Mentor Lake Catholic Cougars (2024–) Chardon Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin Lions (2024–) Parma Padua Franciscan Bruins (2024–)
Future members Rockey River Lutheran West Longhorns (2027)
Northeast 8 Athletic Conference
Girard Indians (2018–) Hubbard Eagles (2018–) Cortland Lakeview Bulldogs (2018–) Niles McKinley Red Dragons (2018–) Poland Poland Seminary Bulldogs (2018–) Canfield South Range Raiders (2018–) Struthers Wildcats (2018–)
Future members
Salem Quakers (2027)
Former members Jefferson Area Falcons (2018–2023 to CVC)
Northeastern Athletic Conference
Stars Division
Middlefield Cardinal Huskies (2025–) Orwell Grand Valley Mustangs (2009–2019; 2024–)