Southern Athletic Conference of Indiana facts for kids
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The Southern Athletic Conference is a group of high schools in south-central Indiana that compete in sports. It's approved by the IHSAA, which is like the main sports organization for high schools in Indiana. This conference includes schools from Clark, Harrison, and Jackson Counties.
The Southern Athletic Conference started in 1974 with just four schools. Over the next five years, it grew to eight schools as other local sports groups closed down. Since then, two schools have left the conference. They both joined the Mid-Southern Conference. Some schools used to be part of the Southern Athletic Conference and another conference at the same time. But by 1986, all schools were only members of one conference.
Who are the Schools in the Conference?
The Southern Athletic Conference has several schools that are current members. These schools compete against each other in various sports. Each school has its own location, mascot, and colors. They are also grouped by size by the IHSAA, which helps make competitions fair.
| School Name | Where is it? | What's their Mascot? | What are their Colors? | How many students? | IHSAA Class | County | When did they join? | What was their old conference? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borden | Borden | Braves | 228 | A | Clark | 1974 | Lost River | |
| Crothersville | Crothersville | Tigers | 180 | A | Jackson | 1974 | Mid-Hoosier | |
| Henryville | Henryville | Hornets | 347 | AA | Clark | 1977 | Lost River | |
| Lanesville | Lanesville | Eagles | 237 | A | Harrison | 1979 | Blue River | |
| New Washington |
New Washington |
Mustangs | 273 | A | Clark | 1974 | Dixie-Monon | |
| South Central (Elizabeth) |
Elizabeth | Rebels | 277 | A | Harrison | 1979 | Blue River |
- Borden High School was part of both the Southern Athletic Conference and the Lost River Athletic Conference for one school year (1974-1975). Crothersville High School was in both the Southern Athletic Conference and the Mid-Hoosier Conference from 1974 to 1983.
Which Schools Used to be Members?
Some schools were once part of the Southern Athletic Conference but later left. They usually joined other conferences.
| School Name | Where is it? | What's their Mascot? | What are their Colors? | County | When did they join? | What was their old conference? | When did they leave? | What conference did they join? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | Austin | Eagles | Scott | 1974 | Mid-Southern | 1986 | Mid-Southern | |
| Eastern (Pekin) | New Pekin | Musketeers | Washington | 1975 | Lost River | 2003 | Mid-Southern |
- Austin High School was a member of both the Southern Athletic Conference and the Mid-Southern Conference during its entire time in the Southern. Eastern High School also had dual membership in the Southern Athletic Conference and the Lost River Athletic Conference from 1975 to 1977, until the Lost River Athletic Conference closed.
More Information
- IHSAA Conferences
- IHSAA Directory
