Mid-Buckeye Conference (OHSAA)
Encyclopedia
The Mid-Buckeye Conference, known also at times as the Middle Buckeye Conference, is an OHSAA
athletics conference with member schools located in Ashland
, Licking
, and Knox
counties. The following are the current members:
, a league that was exploring expansion in May 2011. MOAC membership was only extended to Centerburg and Fredericktown, both of which agreed to join the league in 2013-14.
By 2013, the MBC could be down to 3 members (Danville, East Knox, and Loudonville) should Northridge leave as well, which is expected since they were originally in the former Licking County League.
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athletics conference with member schools located in Ashland
Ashland County, Ohio
Ashland County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States, and was formed in 1846 from parts of Huron, Lorain, Richland and Wayne Counties. As of the 2010 census, the population was 53,139. Its county seat is Ashland...
, Licking
Licking County, Ohio
Licking County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 166,492. Its county seat is Newark and is named for the salt licks that were in the area....
, and Knox
Knox County, Ohio
Knox County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. As of 2010, the population was 60,921. Its county seat is Mount Vernon and is named for Henry Knox, an officer in the American Revolutionary War who was later the first Secretary of War....
counties. The following are the current members:
- Centerburg Trojans (1948-1962, 1963-1977, 1981-present)
- Danville Blue Devils (1954-1962, 1963-1979, 1981-present)
- Fredericktown Freddies (1999-present)
- Howard East Knox Bulldogs (Consolidation of Howard and Bladensburg, 1964-1979, 1981-present)
- Johnstown-Monroe Johnnies (1950-1962, 1994-present)
- Johnstown Northridge Vikings (1986-present)
- Loudonville Redbirds (2004-present)
- Utica Redskins (1951-1958, 1960-1962, 1999-present)
Former members
- Ashley Aces (Charter member, 1948-1952)
- Cardington-Lincoln Pirates (Charter member, 1948-1954)
- Sunbury Eagles (Charter member, 1948-1949)
- Mount Gilead Indians (1949-1954)
- Richwood Tigers (1950-1952, 1953-1954)
- Sunbury Big Walnut Golden Eagles (Consolidation of Sunbury and Galena, 1950-1954)
- Ashley Elm Valley Aces (Consolidation of Ashley, 1952-1954)
- Granville Blue Aces (1954-1962)
- Summit Station Hornets (1954-1956)
- Pataskala Watkins Memorial Warriors (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)
- New Albany Eagles (1965-1972, 1984-1990)
- Gahanna Columbus Academy Vikings (1966-1977)
- Newark Catholic Green Wave (1966-1973)
- Lucas Cubs (1968-1979, Second reformation charter member, 1981-1999)
- Zanesville Bishop Rosecrans Bishops (1977-1979)
- Bowerston Conotton Valley Rockets (1978-1979)
- Mansfield Christian Flames (1982-1983/no football)
- Worthington Christian Warriors (1982-2004/no football)
League History
Originally formed in 1948, the league has had three separate incarnations. The original league lasted until 1962. The MBC reformed again in 1963 and lasted until 1979. The third and final reformation so far, took place in 1981 and that league has lasted to this day.Future history
The future of the MBC is currently threatened by more re-alignment in OHSAA conferences, as five of the league members have submitted "intent to withdraw" letters to commissioner Wintermute. Johnstown-Monroe and Utica have agreed to join the revamped Licking County League, which could start as soon as 2013. Northridge, a former LCL member, is also considering to leave with them. Centerburg, Danville, East Knox, and Fredericktown expressed interest in joining the Mid-Ohio Athletic ConferenceMid-Ohio Athletic Conference (OHSAA)
The Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference is an OHSAA athletic league whose members are located in the Ohio counties of Delaware, Marion, Morrow, and Union...
, a league that was exploring expansion in May 2011. MOAC membership was only extended to Centerburg and Fredericktown, both of which agreed to join the league in 2013-14.
By 2013, the MBC could be down to 3 members (Danville, East Knox, and Loudonville) should Northridge leave as well, which is expected since they were originally in the former Licking County League.