Milwaukee City Conference
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The Milwaukee City Conference (also known as "City Conference") is a high school athletic conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
. All full-time member institutions are located in the city of Milwaukee and are members of the Milwaukee Public Schools
system. Its members participate in WIAA
Division 1.
Hamilton won the Class A title in 1972, the first year in which separate tournaments were held based on enrollment size. Three city schools won consecutive titles at the turn of the decade, as Milwaukee Tech (1979), North Division (1980) and Madison (1981) each took home a Class A crown. Milwaukee Tech (now Bradley Tech) repeated its success in 1983.
Since then, 14 of the titles have gone to one of three City schools: Rufus King
(1984, 1991, 1995, 2003, 2004), Washington (1985, 1987, 1991, 1993) and Vincent (1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001).http://www.wiaawi.org/basketballboys/teamchamps.html Because of this, an intense rivalry has developed among the schools.
in girls' tournament history (in any division), winning the title in 1994, 1995 and 1996. Vincent has also won the title three, times 2007, 2008 and 2009.
Supporters of City Conference schools also point out that its teams are often paired off against each other in the early rounds of WIAA tournaments, assuring that a minimal number of Milwaukee teams make it to the state finals.
The situation has caused some supporters to call for the City Conference to follow the lead of leagues in other major cities ,such as Chicago
and Philadelphia, to hold its own tournaments separate from the WIAA.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee is the largest city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, the 28th most populous city in the United States and 39th most populous region in the United States. It is the county seat of Milwaukee County and is located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. According to 2010 census data, the...
. All full-time member institutions are located in the city of Milwaukee and are members of the Milwaukee Public Schools
Milwaukee Public Schools
Milwaukee Public Schools is the largest school district in Wisconsin. As of 2007, it had an enrollment of 87,360 students, and as of 2006 employed 6,100 full-time and substitute teachers in 223 schools. The Milwaukee Public Schools system is the 33rd largest in the United States by enrollment...
system. Its members participate in WIAA
Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association
The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association is the regulatory body for all high school sports in Wisconsin. Its history dates to 1895, making it the first high school athletic organization in the country...
Division 1.
Membership
| Institution | Enrollment | Nickname | Colors | Varsity Teams (including co-op teams) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay View High School Bay View High School Bay View High School is a high school located in Bay View, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is part of the Milwaukee Public Schools. Academic specialties include law, mathematics/science, and construction.Address: 2751 South Lenox St... |
1,706 | Redcats | Scarlet & Black | 18 |
| Lynde & Harry Bradley Technology and Trade School (Bradley Tech) Lynde & Harry Bradley Technology and Trade School The Lynde and Harry Bradley Technology and Trade School is a high school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Founded in 1906 as Boys Trade and Technical High School, its name was changed to Milwaukee Trade and Technical High School beginning with the 1975 graduating class, the first to include young women... |
1,554 | Trojans | Purple & White | 17 |
| Custer High School Custer High School Custer High School is a public high school located on 5075 North Sherman Boulevard in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The school had 450 students during the 2010-2011 school year. Custer is located on Milwaukee's far north side. Dennis Leonard is the Principal.... |
1,442 | Cougars | Red & White | 13 |
| Hamilton High School Alexander Hamilton High School (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) Alexander Hamilton High School is a public high school located at 6215 West Warnimont Avenue in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Milwaukee's far southwest side. During the 2010-2011 school year enrollment was about 2,000 students. Hamilton is the largest school in the Milwaukee Public Schools system... |
2,226 | Wildcats | Green & Gold | 18 |
| Rufus King High School Rufus King High School Rufus King International School--High School Campus, or Rufus King, is a public magnet high school located on the north side of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, part of the Milwaukee Public Schools district. The school has been consecutively ranked the top public high school in the state of Wisconsin by... |
1,474 | Generals | Royal Blue & Gold | 18 |
| Madison University High School Madison University High School Madison University High School is a high school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, part of the Milwaukee Public Schools system. It changed its name in 1996 to reflect a higher emphasis on meeting academic standards.... |
1,530 | Knights | Forest Green & White | 19 |
| Marshall High School | 783 | Eagles | Scarlet Red & Columbia Blue | 17 |
| North Division High School North Division High School (Milwaukee) North Division High School was one of the major public high schools in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, part of the Milwaukee Public Schools... |
606 | Blue Devils | Blue & White | 5 |
| Pulaski High School | 1,586 | Rams | Crimson Red & Navy Blue | 17 |
| Riverside University High School Riverside University High School Riverside University High School is a public high school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with a college preparatory curriculum. It is a part of the Milwaukee Public Schools system.- Pre-1912 :... |
1,572 | Tigers | Orange & Black | 18 |
| South Division High School South Division High School South Division High School is a public high school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. South Division is part of the Milwaukee Public Schools.- History :... |
1,536 | Cardinals | Cardinal & White | 17 |
| Vincent High School Vincent High School Vincent High School may refer to any of several institutions, including:*Harold S. Vincent High School*Chester County Training School *Strong Vincent High School... |
1,612 | Vikings | Maroon & Gold | 17 |
| Washington High School Washington High School (Milwaukee) Washington High School is a magnet high school located in the Sherman Park neighborhood on the north side of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. It is one of the oldest schools in the Milwaukee Public Schools system. In 2011 WHS will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of its founding... |
1,062 | Purgolders | Purple & Gold | 16 |
Affiliate members
The following schools are also members of the City Conference on a part-time basis:- Milwaukee High School of the ArtsMilwaukee High School of the ArtsEstablished in 1984, Milwaukee High School of the Arts , formerly West Division Sr. High School, is a high school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. It is a part of the Milwaukee Public Schools system. It specializes in preparation for a profession in the arts.Students receive a minimum of two hours in...
- Malcolm X Academy
- Metropolitan High School
- Ronald W. Reagan College Preparatory High SchoolRonald Wilson Reagan College Preparatory High SchoolRonald Wilson Reagan College Preparatory High School is a high school located at 4965 South 20th Street in the former Town of Lake neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. It shares the Sholes Complex with the I.D.E.A.L. Charter School...
- Milwaukee School of LanguagesMilwaukee School of LanguagesMilwaukee School of Languages is a 6-12 grade Public school in the Milwaukee Public Schools district of Wisconsin, United States. It was formerly named the Wilbur Wright Multi-Language Middle School....
- Thomas Edison High School
- Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning
Co-op teams
Because many of the City Conference schools are at a financial disadvantage compared to other schools, a number operate co-op teams. These co-ops are usually between a full-time member and an affiliate member. If applicable, the "host" school is listed in bold.- Bay View & Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning (football, boys & girls tennis)
- Pulaski & Milwaukee High School Of The Arts (football, girls volleyball, baseball, boys tennis, girls soccer)
- Marshall & School Of Languages (football)
- Ronald W. Reagan& Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning (girls basketball)
- Madison, Marshall & School Of Languages (boys tennis)
- South Division & Bradley Tech (boys tennis)
- Pulaski Milwaukee High School Of The Arts and Ronald W. Reagan (Girls and Boys Swim)
- Riverside Milwaukee and Shorewood (Wrestling)
Sanctioned sports
- Boys and girls
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and field
- Boys Only
- Baseball
- Football
- Wrestling
- Girls only
- Softball
- Volleyball
Boys' basketball
The City Conference did not allow its teams to compete in the WIAA tournament until the 1951-52 season. The now disbanded Lincoln High School became the first City team to win the state title in 1959. They won four more state titles (1961, 1962, 1966, and 1967) and are considered the tournament's first dynasty.http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4207/is_19950115/ai_n10181213/pg_3Hamilton won the Class A title in 1972, the first year in which separate tournaments were held based on enrollment size. Three city schools won consecutive titles at the turn of the decade, as Milwaukee Tech (1979), North Division (1980) and Madison (1981) each took home a Class A crown. Milwaukee Tech (now Bradley Tech) repeated its success in 1983.
Since then, 14 of the titles have gone to one of three City schools: Rufus King
Rufus King High School
Rufus King International School--High School Campus, or Rufus King, is a public magnet high school located on the north side of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, part of the Milwaukee Public Schools district. The school has been consecutively ranked the top public high school in the state of Wisconsin by...
(1984, 1991, 1995, 2003, 2004), Washington (1985, 1987, 1991, 1993) and Vincent (1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001).http://www.wiaawi.org/basketballboys/teamchamps.html Because of this, an intense rivalry has developed among the schools.
Boys' track and field
Vincent has won three Division 1 titles in Boys' Track & Field (2001, 2003 and 2005). Its success, however, is not unprecedented as South Division put together a string of five straight Class A (now known as Division 1) titles from 1985 to 1989. Other City Conference schools have made their presence felt during that time with North Division (1992) and Bradley Tech (1995) each having claimed a Division 1 title. King won in 2006.Girls' basketball
Washington is one of two City Conference team to have won the WIAA Division 1 title, and have done it a record five times.http://www.wiaawi.org/basketballgirls/teamchamps.html Its first Class A title came in 1979, and its second in 1990. They accomplished the first three-peatThree-peat
Three-peat is a contraction of the words three and repeat, which has been trademarked for commercial use by retired basketball coach Pat Riley; the active trademarks in force are registered under numbers 1552980, 1878690, and 1886018...
in girls' tournament history (in any division), winning the title in 1994, 1995 and 1996. Vincent has also won the title three, times 2007, 2008 and 2009.
Girls' track and field
Since the WIAA Class A/Division 1 tournament was established in 1972, the following City schools that have won: Custer (1976), Riverside (1986), Bradley Tech (1996) and Rufus King (1989 and 2002).http://www.wiaawi.org/trackgirls/teamchamps.html In addition, athletes from the member schools hold five of the individual tournament records.Controversy
There is often perceived to be a longstanding rift between the City Conference and the WIAA. Most recently, this has come to the forefront in the WIAA's decision to restrict travel outside of Wisconsin and its border states. The decision was made as a response to the practice of City Conference boys' basketball teams, which often traveled long distances to find competition. Athletic directors from City schools argued against the decision, saying the travel was paid for by the host school or event organizer.Supporters of City Conference schools also point out that its teams are often paired off against each other in the early rounds of WIAA tournaments, assuring that a minimal number of Milwaukee teams make it to the state finals.
The situation has caused some supporters to call for the City Conference to follow the lead of leagues in other major cities ,such as Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
and Philadelphia, to hold its own tournaments separate from the WIAA.
External links and resources
- Milwaukee City Conference pages at Wissports.net
- Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel Preps Plus Online