Suburban One League
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Suburban One League, often abbreviated "SOL" is an athletic conference in Southeastern Pennsylvania, serving high schools in Montgomery County and Bucks County. The league was established in 1922 as the "Suburban League." Since its inception, SOL has produced many district, state, and even some national championships. It has also produced some great athletes, perhaps none more famous than Los Angeles Lakers
star, Kobe Bryant and Baseball Hall of Fame great Reggie Jackson, and the basketball player Reggie Jackson Jr, of Bensalem High School.
schools left, and formed their own league; the Central League. Up until 1967, the divisions were based on alphabetical order. In 1977, SOL made two divisions, the American and the National. In 1986, the league made the American and National divisions "conferences," and made two divisions for each conference. The Patriot and Colonial divisions were part of the American conference, and the Liberty and Freedom divisions were part of the National Conference. This format stayed through 2004, when the league split into three conferences based on enrollment. The largest schools were in the National Conference, the middle sized schools were in the Continental Conference, and the smaller schools were in the American Conference. This format is how the SOL is laid out as of 2011; and the following table are the current members as of 2011.
Before Council Rock Split into North and South in 2002
1. Show their respect for their country by standing attentively and removing hats when the American flag passes and during the playing and singing of the National Anthem.
2. Show their respect by standing for the Alma Maters of both schools.
3. Conduct themselves as ladies and gentlemen at all times, showing respect for visiting players and injured athletes, by not booing participants on the playing area, and by respecting property.
4. Show respect for the game officials and refrain from booing their decisions or interfering with their control of the contest.
5. Recognize that vulgarity and indecent gestures are unacceptable.
6. Cheer under the organized guidance of the cheerleaders. Cheers to interfere with the opponent’s cheering are unacceptable. Foot stamping in the stands is to be eliminated.
7. Recognize that noisemakers and signs in any gymnasium or at any indoor contest are unacceptable.
8. Recognize that littering premises, throwing of confetti or paper, and tossing objects onto the playing area are unacceptable.
9. Support musical groups for indoor activities. However, such groups must be organized, school sponsored, and supervised to play only before games and during half-time.
10. Food and beverage to be in designated areas. The gymnasium and pool area are not acceptable areas for the consumption of food and beverages.
11. Follow the code of conduct for promoting good sportsmanship, adult and students alike.
Los Angeles Lakers
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star, Kobe Bryant and Baseball Hall of Fame great Reggie Jackson, and the basketball player Reggie Jackson Jr, of Bensalem High School.
History
SOL began in 1922, originally only as a basketball league. The league included high schools from Montgomery County, Delaware County, and Chester County. Throughout the years, more sports were added, and some schools left. In 1967, several of the Main LinePennsylvania Main Line
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schools left, and formed their own league; the Central League. Up until 1967, the divisions were based on alphabetical order. In 1977, SOL made two divisions, the American and the National. In 1986, the league made the American and National divisions "conferences," and made two divisions for each conference. The Patriot and Colonial divisions were part of the American conference, and the Liberty and Freedom divisions were part of the National Conference. This format stayed through 2004, when the league split into three conferences based on enrollment. The largest schools were in the National Conference, the middle sized schools were in the Continental Conference, and the smaller schools were in the American Conference. This format is how the SOL is laid out as of 2011; and the following table are the current members as of 2011.
SOL Today
The Suburban One League today is a member of District 1, which is a compilation of other public schools in Chester, Montgomery, Bucks, and Delaware counties. In most cases, each school plays only the schools in their conference. However, there are some inter-conference games due to historical rivalries, such as the Abington-Cheltenham rivalry, who play annually on Thanksgiving Day.Schools Currently in the Suburban One League
| American Conference | Continential Conference | National Conference |
|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham High School Cheltenham High School Cheltenham High School is a public high school in Wyncote, Pennsylvania serving grades 9 through 12. Cheltenham is the Senior High School in the School District of Cheltenham Township... (Panthers) |
Central Bucks East High School (Patriots) | Abington Senior High School Abington Senior High School Abington Senior High School is a three-year co-educational high school in Abington, Pennsylvania. The school was a two-year high school known as Abington South Campus until June 1983. In September 1984, Abington South Campus became a three-year high school and eventually changed its name to... (Ghosts) |
| Norristown Area High School Norristown Area School District Norristown Area School District is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania in the United States. The school district serves the borough of Norristown, East Norriton Township, and West Norriton Township municipalities in central Montgomery County, just north-west of Philadelphia. The district is... (Eagles) |
Central Bucks South High School Central Bucks South High School Central Bucks High School South, popularly known as CB South, is one of three high schools in the Central Bucks School District. This school is in Warrington, Pennsylvania in Bucks County.... (Titans) |
Bensalem High School Bensalem High School Bensalem High School is a public high school in Bensalem, Pennsylvania.- Original Building :Planning for the original Bensalem Township High School began in 1920 with the acquisition of land adjoining the school property known as the Cornwells Heights Elementary School, at 2400 Bristol Pike. A... (Owls) |
| Plymouth Whitemarsh High School (Colonials) | Central Bucks West High School (Bucks) | Council Rock High School North Council Rock High School North Council Rock High School North is a high school located in Newtown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It is a part of the Council Rock School District. The school is located across Swamp Road from Newtown Middle School and Tyler State Park, and down Swamp Road from Bucks County Community College... (Indians) |
| Springfield Township High School Springfield Township High School Springfield Township High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12.On October 20, 2009 the School Board approved a restructuring plan that will relocate 8th grade to the middle school leaving grades 9-12 in the high school... (Spartans) |
Hatboro-Horsham High School Hatboro-Horsham High School Hatboro-Horsham Senior High School is a comprehensive public high school, serving grades 9 -12, located in Horsham, Pennsylvania, about 17 miles outside of Philadelphia. It is the only high school in the Hatboro-Horsham School District which includes part of Ambler as well as Horsham and Hatboro... (Hatters) |
Council Rock High School South Council Rock High School South Council Rock High School South is a high school located in Holland, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It is operated by the Council Rock School District.... (Golden Hawks) |
| Upper Dublin High School Upper Dublin High School Upper Dublin High School is a four-year public high school located in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is the sole high school in the Upper Dublin School District.... (Cardinals) |
North Penn High School North Penn High School North Penn High School is a part of the North Penn School District and is located in Towamencin Township, Pennsylvania, about a mile outside of Lansdale borough, 25 miles northwest of Philadelphia, along Valley Forge Road . It operates under the Principal Burton T. Hynes and the school colors are... (Knights) |
Neshaminy High School Neshaminy High School Neshaminy High School is a large public high school in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, located on Old Lincoln Highway.-Facilities:Neshaminy High School consists of one main hallway, with hallways branching off of the main by department, arranging classes of similar types in the same region of the... (Redskins) |
| Upper Merion Area High School Upper Merion Area High School Upper Merion Area High School is a high school of the Upper Merion Area School District located at 435 Crossfield Road in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.... (Vikings) |
Pennridge High School Pennridge School District Pennridge School District is located approximately north of Philadelphia in Bucks County, Southeast Pennsylvania.-The District:Pennridge School District, covers approximately with a total population of 45,000 and encompasses eight municipalities including the boroughs of Dublin, Perkasie,... (Rams) |
Pennsbury High School Pennsbury High School Pennsbury High School is a public high school located in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania, in the United States.With 3,591 students enrolled for the 2009-2010 school year, Pennsbury High School is the largest high school in Bucks County, and the teneth largest high school in the state of Pennsylvania... (Falcons) |
| Upper Moreland High School Upper Moreland High School Upper Moreland High School is a comprehensive public high school, serving grades 9–12, located in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, about fifteen miles outside of Philadelphia. It is the only high school in the Upper Moreland School District, which includes part of Huntingdon Valley, Hatboro, and Willow... (Golden Bears) |
Quakertown High School Quakertown Community School District Quakertown Community School District is a public school district located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It serves the boroughs of Quakertown, Richlandtown, and Trumbauersville; as well as Haycock, Milford, and Richland Townships.... (Panthers) |
William Tennent High School William Tennent High School William Tennent High School is a public high school serving grades 9 through 12, located in Warminster, Pennsylvania, USA.The school is the only public high school serving Warminster and Upper Southampton townships and Ivyland borough in the Centennial School District, located in Bucks County,... (Panthers) |
| Wissahickon High School Wissahickon High School Wissahickon High School is the sole public high school of the Wissahickon School District, and is located in Ambler, Pennsylvania, in the United States.-Academics:... (Trojans) |
Souderton Area High School Souderton Area High School Souderton Area High School is a large, suburban high school located at 625 Lower Road in Souderton, Pennsylvania, United States, and serves residents in Souderton, Telford, Harleysville, and surrounding communities. It is a part of the Souderton Area School District.-Graduation rate:In 2011, the... (Indians) |
Harry S. Truman High School Harry S. Truman High School Harry S Truman High School is a public high school located in Levittown, Pennsylvania. It was named after the US president Harry S Truman. It is the sole high school of Bristol Township School District. It hosts grades 9-12. The current principal is Mr. James Moore... (Tigers) |
Sports
| Season | Boys | Girls |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Soccer, Football, Cross Country, Golf, Water Polo | Soccer, Cross Country, Tennis, Field Hockey, Volleyball, Water Polo |
| Winter | Basketball, Bowling, Swimming, Wrestling, Ice Hockey | Basketball, Swimming |
| Spring | Baseball, Lacrosse, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball | Lacrosse, Track and Field, Softball |
Featured Athlete
Every week, SOL officials choose one male and female athlete who excelled on the field that week. Each athlete answers several questions, such as favorite athlete, most memorable moment, etc. in addition to an article about the athlete's accomplishments, written by a SOL writer.PIAA Champions
The following is a list of PIAA state champions from the Suburban One Leauge| School | PIAA Champions |
|---|---|
| Abington | AAA Girls Cross Country (1985) |
| Bensalem | AAA Girls Tennis Singles (2001, 2002) |
| Central Bucks East | AAA Field Hockey (1986, 2002) AAA Boys Tennis Doubles (2001) |
| Central Bucks West | AAAA Football (1991, 1997, 1998, 1999) AAA Girls Soccer (1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2003, 2006) |
| Cheltenham | AAAA Girls Basketball (2000, 2007) |
| Council Rock* | AAA Girls Cross Country (1996) AAA Boys Cross Country (1987, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1998, 1999) AAA Field Hockey (1994) AAA Boys Golf (1997) AAA Boys Soccer (1985) AAA Girls Soccer (1998, 2001) AAA Softball (1991) AAA Wrestling (1994) AAA Boys Tennis Singles (1996) |
| Council Rock North | AAA Boys Soccer (2006) AAA Wrestling (2010) |
| Council Rock South | AAA Girls Soccer (2004) AAA Wrestling (2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010) |
| Hatboro-Horsham | AAA Boys Cross Country (1994) AAA Girls Cross Country (2002, 2003) AAAA Softball (2008) |
| Neshaminy | AAA Field Hockey (1990) AAAA Football (2001) AAA Boys Soccer (1994) AAA Softball (2003) AAA Wrestling (1999, 2000) |
| Norristown | AAA Wrestling (1997) |
| North Penn | AAAA Football (2003) AAA Boys Tennis Singles (1997,1999) AAA Wrestling (1987, 1989, 1992, 2002) AAAA Baseball (2009) |
| Pennridge | AAA Baseball (1987) AAA Boys Tennis Singles (1994, 1995) AAA Wrestling (2005) |
| Pennsbury | AAA Girls Soccer (1999) AAA Softball (2001) AAAA Softball (2005) AAA Wrestling (1996) |
| Plymouth Whitemarsh | AAA Boys Basketball (1963) AAA Baseball (1994) AAAA Boys Basketball (1997, 2010) AAA Wrestling (1998, 1999) |
| Quakertown | AAA Wrestling (1987, 1988, 2006) |
| Souderton | AAA Wrestling (1998) |
| Springfield | AA Boys Cross Country (1999) AA Boys Tennis Singles (2000) |
| Upper Dublin | AAA Boys Tennis Singles (1993) AAA Boys Tennis Doubles (1989) |
| Upper Merion | AAA Girls Cross Country (1997, 1998) AAA Boys Cross Country (1992) |
| Upper Moreland | AA Field Hockey (1989, 1991, 1992) |
| Wissahickon | AAA Girls Cross Country (2000) AAA Boys Golf (1995) |
Before Council Rock Split into North and South in 2002
SOL Code of Conduct
Perhaps the most important goal of the SOL is for athletes to respect each other, coaches, officials, and the game. The SOL created the "Code of Conduct" for "the interest of continued good relationships in the field of athletics". The Code of Conduct is often hung in or around high schools.1. Show their respect for their country by standing attentively and removing hats when the American flag passes and during the playing and singing of the National Anthem.
2. Show their respect by standing for the Alma Maters of both schools.
3. Conduct themselves as ladies and gentlemen at all times, showing respect for visiting players and injured athletes, by not booing participants on the playing area, and by respecting property.
4. Show respect for the game officials and refrain from booing their decisions or interfering with their control of the contest.
5. Recognize that vulgarity and indecent gestures are unacceptable.
6. Cheer under the organized guidance of the cheerleaders. Cheers to interfere with the opponent’s cheering are unacceptable. Foot stamping in the stands is to be eliminated.
7. Recognize that noisemakers and signs in any gymnasium or at any indoor contest are unacceptable.
8. Recognize that littering premises, throwing of confetti or paper, and tossing objects onto the playing area are unacceptable.
9. Support musical groups for indoor activities. However, such groups must be organized, school sponsored, and supervised to play only before games and during half-time.
10. Food and beverage to be in designated areas. The gymnasium and pool area are not acceptable areas for the consumption of food and beverages.
11. Follow the code of conduct for promoting good sportsmanship, adult and students alike.