Southern Illinois River-to-River Conference
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The Southern Illinois River-to-River Conference (SIRR) is a high school
athletic conference
represented by 12 schools in southern Illinois. The conference is divided into two divisions. While technically in the same conference each division crowns its own champion, and each winner is regarded as the conference champion as if they were in two separate conferences. Schools are only required to play other schools within their own division although cross-divisional play is very common.
High school
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athletic conference
Athletic conference
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represented by 12 schools in southern Illinois. The conference is divided into two divisions. While technically in the same conference each division crowns its own champion, and each winner is regarded as the conference champion as if they were in two separate conferences. Schools are only required to play other schools within their own division although cross-divisional play is very common.
History
At the start of the 2010-2011 school year Carterville left the Black Diamond Conference to join the Southern Illinois River-to-River Conference. Chester High School has taken their place in the Black Diamond Conference.Current Members
School | Location (Population) |
Nickname(s) | Colors | Years Member | Enrollment (2010/11) |
IHSA Class (2010/11) 2, 3, 4 |
Previous Conference |
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Mississippi Division (Small Schools) | |||||||
Anna-Jonesboro Community High School | Anna, Illinois Anna, Illinois Anna is a city in Union County, Illinois, United States. Located in Southern Illinois, the population was 5,136 at the 2000 census. The city is known for being tied to its close neighbor Jonesboro, together known as Anna-Jonesboro. Anna is well renowned for the Anna State Mental Hospital or the... (5,136) |
Wildcats Lady Wildcats |
Royal Blue White |
1993 - Present | 543 | A, 1A, 2A | Southwest Egyptian Conference |
Carterville High School Carterville High School Carterville High School is a public high school in Carterville, Illinois, United States.- History :Carterville High School is part of the Carterville Community Unit #5 School District in Illinois. It has an enrollment of approximately 550 students, but is continuing to grow every year... |
Carterville, Illinois Carterville, Illinois Carterville is a city in Williamson County, Illinois, in the United States, and is geographically situated between Carbondale, Illinois and Marion, Illinois. The city is located next to Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge. The Refuge's of land and water contain a wide diversity of flora and... (4,616) |
Lions Lady Lions |
Navy Blue Orange |
2010 - Present | 496 | A, 1A, 2A | Black Diamond Conference Black Diamond Conference The Black Diamond Athletic Conference is a high school athletic conference represented by 13 schools in the southern portion of Illinois. The conference currently offers championships for girls in Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Softball, Track & Field, and Volleyball... |
Du Quoin High School | Du Quoin, Illinois Du Quoin, Illinois Du Quoin is a city in Perry County, Illinois, United States. The population was 6,448 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Du Quoin is located at .... (6,448) |
Indians Lady Indians |
Red Black |
1993 - Present | 464 | A, 1A, 2A | Southwest Egyptian Conference |
Nashville Community High School | Nashville, Illinois Nashville, Illinois Nashville is a city in Washington County, Illinois, in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 3,258. It is the county seat of Washington County.-Geography:Nashville is located at .... (3,147) |
Hornets Hornettes |
Royal Blue White Red |
1993 - Present | 514 | A, 1A, 2A | Southwest Egyptian Conference |
Pinckneyville Community High School Pinckneyville Community High School Pinckneyville Community High School is a public high school in Pinckneyville, Illinois. It is located in Perry County Illinois.-Academics:PCHS requires students to obtain a minimum of 32 credit hours in order to graduate... |
Pinckneyville, Illinois Pinckneyville, Illinois Pinckneyville is a city in Perry County, Illinois, United States. The population was 5,464 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Perry County... (5,464) |
Panthers Lady Panthers |
Columbia Blue Navy Blue |
1993 - Present | 465 | A, 1A, 2A | Southwest Egyptian Conference |
Sparta High School | Sparta, Illinois Sparta, Illinois Sparta is a city in Randolph County, Illinois, United States. The population was 4,486 at the 2000 census.The city was the principal filming location for the 1967 film In the Heat of the Night.-Geography:Sparta is located at .... (4,486) |
Bulldogs Lady Bulldogs |
Royal Blue White |
1993 - Present | 428 | A, 1A, 2A | Southwest Egyptian Conference |
Ohio Division (Large Schools) | |||||||
Benton Consolidated High School | Benton, Illinois Benton, Illinois Benton is a city in Franklin County, Illinois, United States. The population was 7,087 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Franklin County. The city is part of the Metro Lakeland area.- History :... (7,087) |
Rangers Rangerettes |
Maroon White |
1993 - Present | 564 | A, 1A, 2A | South Seven Conference South Seven Conference The South Seven Conference is a high school athletic conference represented by 6 schools in the southern Illinois.-Current Members:- Former members of the South Seven Conference:- References :... |
Frankfort Community High School Frankfort Community High School Frankfort Community High School is a public high school located in West Frankfort, Illinois. The campus is located in a city setting on West Frankfort's east side... |
West Frankfort, Illinois West Frankfort, Illinois West Frankfort is a city in Franklin County, Illinois, USA. The population was 8,182 at the 2010 census. The city is part of the Metro Lakeland area.-History:... (8,182) |
Redbirds Lady Redbirds |
Scarlet Gray |
1993 - Present | 568 | A, 1A, 2A | South Seven Conference South Seven Conference The South Seven Conference is a high school athletic conference represented by 6 schools in the southern Illinois.-Current Members:- Former members of the South Seven Conference:- References :... |
Harrisburg High School | Harrisburg, Illinois Harrisburg, Illinois Harrisburg is a city and township in Saline County, Illinois, United States. It is located about southwest of Evansville, Indiana, southeast of St. Louis, Missouri. The 2010 population was 9,017, with a township population of 10,790. It is the county seat of Saline County... (9,017) |
Bulldogs Lady Bulldogs |
Purple White |
1993 - Present | 608 | A, 1A, 2A | South Seven Conference South Seven Conference The South Seven Conference is a high school athletic conference represented by 6 schools in the southern Illinois.-Current Members:- Former members of the South Seven Conference:- References :... |
Herrin High School Herrin High School Herrin High School is a secondary school located in Herrin, Illinois. It has an enrollment of about 735 students.It is one of the only high schools in the U.S. that has its own bank, The First Tiger Trust.-Athletics:... |
Herrin, Illinois Herrin, Illinois Herrin is a city in Williamson County, Illinois, United States. The population was 12,501 at the 2010 census. It is home to Country Musicstar David Lee Murphy, the hometown of baseball's Cleveland shortstop Ray Chapman, and the hometown of San Diego State University men's basketball coach Steve... (12,501) |
Tigers | Orange Black |
1993 - Present | 721 | A, 1A, 2A | South Seven Conference South Seven Conference The South Seven Conference is a high school athletic conference represented by 6 schools in the southern Illinois.-Current Members:- Former members of the South Seven Conference:- References :... |
Massac County High School | Metropolis, Illinois Metropolis, Illinois Metropolis is a city located along the Ohio River in Massac County, Illinois, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 6,482... (6,537) |
Patriots Lady Patriots |
Red White Blue |
1993 - Present | 634 | A, 1A, 2A | Independent |
Murphysboro High School | Murphysboro, Illinois Murphysboro, Illinois Murphysboro is a city in and the county seat of Jackson County, Illinois, United States. The population was 7,970 at the 2010 census. The city is part of the Metro Lakeland area.-Geography:Murphysboro is located at .... (7,970) |
Red Devils | Crimson Corn |
1993 - Present | 680 | A, 1A, 2A | Southwest Egyptian Conference |
Former Members
School | Location | Nickname(s) | Colors | Years Member | Current Conference |
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Chester High School Chester High School (Chester, Illinois) Chester High School is a public high school in Chester, Illinois, United States.- References :Chester High School Summit Yearbook 2009www.chester139.com/chs- Dance and Drill :... |
Chester, Illinois Chester, Illinois Chester is a city located on the bluffs of the Mississippi River Valley in Randolph County, Illinois, United States. The population was 8,400 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Randolph County and is located south of St. Louis, Missouri.-History:... |
Yellow Jackets Lady Yellow Jackets |
Orange Black |
1993-2010 | Black Diamond Conference Black Diamond Conference The Black Diamond Athletic Conference is a high school athletic conference represented by 13 schools in the southern portion of Illinois. The conference currently offers championships for girls in Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Softball, Track & Field, and Volleyball... |