It sounds like Mascoutah and Triad are joining the conf this fall and Granite City will be returning. It will be interesting to see how the split the conference for football. I can't see a scenario where they would entertain going to a 9 game closed conf.
SWC Realignment
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All.... Looking at this possible move I don't see much of an upside for the Indians and the Knights who do as a rule well in the MVC to make the jump. Now Granite City who has struggled for years might want back in after playing as an Independent which is a major headache getting a regular season schedule filled.
Speaking of scheduling if a nine team conference did occur that would have all the schools searching for one non con game. The CS8 went through that for a few years and those NC games were very difficult to find. So they decided to go with a ten team closed conference. (hated it.)
Have you come across any news articles on this yet? Ratsy
No. I've only spoken to some admin and coaches of current swc schools who believe this going to happen. Likely for the start of the 25-26 school year.
A closed conf doesnt appear to be in consideration. Likely 2 5 team divisions.
All.... And the mystery of possible teams moving expands. The South 7 and the MVC met a couple of weeks ago about a possible merger of some sort. That get together was described as "productive." No other details available as in what sport(s) Travel concerns would be an issue. But if for football only a better fit for Mascoutah and Triad if the MVC for football is disolving. Ratsy
Mascoutah School Board approved and announced the move to SWC last night starting in 2026-2027 cycle.
I wouldn't be surprised if some of the bigger Cahokia Conference schools (Columbia, Freeburg, Breese Central) are involved in some type of discussion to merge or join the Mississippi Valley.
Also, if there is a consolidation between the Mississippi Valley and South Seven, Jerseyville would likely be looking for a new home due to travel.
Random rumors I have come accross on this subject:
- Triad, Collinsville, Granite City, & Mascoutah all joining SWC.
- Making 2 football divisions: 1 (ESL, O’Fallon, Eville, BW, BE) & 2 (Alton, GC, Collinsville, Mascoutah, Triad)
- Civic Memorial & Waterloo to Cahokia conference
- Highland / Jersey in limbo
- Possible South 7 Candidates: Highland, Salem (would leave Cahokia), & Breese Mater Dei
- Triad, Collinsville, Granite City, & Mascoutah all joining SWC.
- Making 2 football divisions: 1 (ESL, O’Fallon, Eville, BW, BE) & 2 (Alton, GC, Collinsville, Mascoutah, Triad)
- Civic Memorial & Waterloo to Cahokia conference
- Highland / Jersey in limbo
- Possible South 7 Candidates: Highland, Salem (would leave Cahokia), & Breese Mater Dei
