Eastern Athletic Conference
Encyclopedia
The Eastern Athletic Conference, or EAC, is a high school sports conference consisting of teams in southeastern Massachusetts
. The league is a subset of the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association
. It is noted for having both a competitive conference, as well as one with an eclectic mix of both private and public schools. The current member institutions are Bishop Feehan High School
, Bishop Stang High School
, Coyle and Cassidy High School
, Martha's Vineyard Regional High School
(added in 2009), and Somerset High School.
Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2010...
. The league is a subset of the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association
Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association
The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association , comprising 365 high schools in the U.S. state of Massachusetts, is an organization that sponsors activities in more than thirty sports. The MIAA is a member of the National Federation of State High School Associations , which writes the rules...
. It is noted for having both a competitive conference, as well as one with an eclectic mix of both private and public schools. The current member institutions are Bishop Feehan High School
Bishop Feehan High School
Bishop Feehan High School is a co-educational Catholic high school in Attleboro, Massachusetts. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fall River. Founded in 1961 by the Sisters of Mercy, the school has grown to over 1,000 students...
, Bishop Stang High School
Bishop Stang High School
Mission Statement: Bishop Stang High School is a private Catholic secondary school located in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts, in the New England region of the United States. It was the first diocesan secondary school in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fall River, which includes most of Southeastern...
, Coyle and Cassidy High School
Coyle and Cassidy High School
"Coyle-Cassidy High School" redirects hereCoyle and Cassidy High School, often referred to as simply Coyle, is a private, Catholic Diocesan high school located in Taunton, Massachusetts, USA. The school bases its teachings in which the Christian philosophy of life is modeled...
, Martha's Vineyard Regional High School
Martha's Vineyard Regional High School
Martha's Vineyard Regional High School or MVRHS is a high school in Oak Bluffs on the island of Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, United States.-History:...
(added in 2009), and Somerset High School.
Former Teams
- Bishop Connolly High SchoolBishop Connolly High SchoolBishop Connolly High School is a co-educational Catholic high school in Fall River, Massachusetts.-Campus and Building:Connolly's campus is approximately . The campus is bounded on the north by Langley Street and Bristol Community College. It is bounded to the east and south by Route 24 and...
- moved from the EAC to the Mayflower League in 2008. - Dartmouth High School (Massachusetts)Dartmouth High School (Massachusetts)Dartmouth High School is a four-year public high school located in Dartmouth, Massachusetts.As of the 2007/08 school year, the school had an enrollment of 1,264 students and 78.5 classroom teachers , for a student-teacher ratio of 16.1....
- moved to the Old Colony LeagueOld Colony LeagueThe Old Colony League, or OCL, is a high school sports conference consisting of teams in southeastern Massachusetts. Founded in 1948, the league is a subset of the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association. It has competed for most of its history at the Division I level, the highest level... - Attleboro High SchoolAttleboro High SchoolAttleboro High School is a public high school located in Attleboro, Massachusetts. The school is located at 100 Rathbun Williard Drive. The school has an approximate student enrollment of 1,700 students in grades 9-12. The schools mascot is the Bombardiers and the school colors are Royal Blue,...
- moved to the Old Colony LeagueOld Colony LeagueThe Old Colony League, or OCL, is a high school sports conference consisting of teams in southeastern Massachusetts. Founded in 1948, the league is a subset of the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association. It has competed for most of its history at the Division I level, the highest level...