Metro Suburban Conference
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| Association | IHSA |
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| Region | Northern Illinois |
The Metro Suburban Conference (MSC) is an organization of fourteen high schools in northern Illinois, representing seven communities in that part of the state. These high schools are all members of the Illinois High School Association. The conference began competing during the 2006–07 academic year, with four schools from the former Suburban Prairie Conference East Division.
Two new schools (Timothy Christian and Illiana Christian) were added for the 2009–10 academic year, both previously part of the Private School League.[1] Glenbard South High School was added for 2010–11 following the dissolution of the Western Sun Conference.[2]
During the 2013-2014, seven former members of the Suburban Christian Conference decided to move to the MSC, effective during the 2014-2015 academic year. The remaining five high schools moved to either the Chicago Catholic League or the East Suburban Catholic Conference, effectively ended the SCC's run as one of Illinois' premier non-public athletic conferences.[3]
In 2018-19, Glenbard South left the conferences to join the Upstate Eight Conference while, Aurora Christian, Bishop McNamara, Rosary, and St. Francis joins the conference. Starting in 2019-20, Westmont left the Interstate Eight Conference to join the MSC.
Membership
| School | Town | Nickname | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Christian Schools | Aurora, Illinois | Eagles | 233 |
| Aurora Central Catholic High School | Aurora, Illinois | Chargers | 600+ (2016) |
| Bishop McNamara High School | Kankakee, Illinois | Fightin' Irish | 337 |
| Chicago Christian High School | Palos Heights, Illinois | Knights | 340 (2018) |
| Elmwood Park High School | Elmwood Park, Illinois | Tigers | 953 (2016) |
| Christ the King College Prep | Chicago, Illinois | Gladiators | 350 (2018) |
| IC Catholic Prep | Elmhurst, Illinois | Knights | 326 (2016) |
| Ridgewood High School | Norridge, Illinois | Rebels | 856 (2016) |
| Riverside-Brookfield High School | Riverside, Illinois | Bulldogs | 1,635 (2016) |
| Rosary High School | Aurora, Illinois | Royals | 320 (2017) |
| St. Edward High School | Elgin, Illinois | Green Wave | 385 (2016) |
| St. Francis High School | Wheaton, Illinois | Spartans | 750 (2016) |
| Timothy Christian School | Elmhurst, Illinois | Trojans | 344 (2017) |
| Westmont High School | Westmont, Illinois | Sentinels | 449 (2016) |
| Wheaton Academy | West Chicago, Illinois | Warriors | 650 (2015) |
References
- ^ Stone, Bill (16 July 2008), "Two teams join Metro Suburban Conference", Chicago Sun-Times, retrieved 26 April 2010,
The Metro Suburban Conference will add two more teams beginning with the 2009-10 school year. Timothy Christian and Illiana Christian will join the conference, which includes Elmwood Park, Ridgewood, Fenton and Riverside-Brookfield ... Timothy and PSL rival Illiana recently finalized a deal to join the current four-team Metro Suburban on a two-year trial basis. The PSL, which has nine schools in the sports that Timothy competes, will remain intact for the 2008-09 school year.
- ^ Schwarz, Orrin (6 November 2009), "Glenbard South to join Metro Suburban", Daily Herald, retrieved 26 April 2010,
Glenbard South announced Friday that it will join the Metro Suburban Conference for the 2010-2011 school year.
- ^ Narang, Bob (2 May 2013), "7 schools leaving Suburban Christian Conference for Metro Suburban", Chicago Tribune, retrieved 5 February 2015