The Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) is a non-profit, board-governed organization that regulates high school athletics and competitive activities via athletic conferences in the U.S. state of Oregon, providing equitable competition among its members, both public and private. The OSAA is based in Wilsonville.
History
OSAA 6A Football State Championship - Highlights - Clackamas vs. South Medford - The best highlights from the Oregon H.S. 6A championship matchup between Clackamas High School and South Medford High School. December 2, 2017.
Originally created in 1918 as the "Oregon State High School Athletic Association", the name changed to the "Oregon School Activities Association", or OSAA, in 1947.
Currently, the OSAA sponsors seventy-four state championships in nineteen interscholastic activities including athletics, music, and forensics and is a member of the National Federation of State High School Associations.
Starting in the 2006-07 school year the current four school classifications (1A, 2A, 3A, 4A) were divided into six classifications (6A, 5A, 4A, 3A, 2A, 1A). This caused some controversy as some school districts complained about the new classifications and sought legal action.
Classifications and leagues
The OSAA divides schools up into classifications and leagues (or conferences).
There are six classifications, with the smallest schools in class 1A and the largest schools in class 6A. Within each classification, there are between five and eight leagues and conferences. Each league or conference has between four and 15 schools. Prior to 2006 there were four classifications (4A, 3A, 2A, 1A). Prior to 1990 there were four classifications (AAA, AA, A, B). And prior to 1970 there were also either three or four classifications (dependent on the sport), but they were designated as A, A-2, B, B-8 for football, A-1, A-2 and B in basketball and A, A-2, & B for baseball.
A 1A school has fewer than 116 students, 2A between 116 and 235 students, 3A between 236 and 400 students, 4A between 401 and 850 students, 5A between 851 and 1520 students, and the largest schools, 6A, have 1521 or more students. However, some schools choose to "play up" in a larger classification than they would normally be assigned.
6A classification
Southwest
- Grants Pass Cavemen,(6A Special District 7 For Football Only)
- North Medford Black Tornado,(6A Special District 7 For Football Only)
- Roseburg Indians,(6A Special District 7 For Football Only)
- South Medford Panthers,(6A Special District 7 For Football Only)
- Sheldon Irish,(6A Special District 7 For Football Only)
- South Eugene Axemen (5A Special District 2 For Football Only)
Metro League
- Aloha Warriors
- Beaverton Beavers
- Century Jaguars
- Glencoe Crimson Tide (independent for football)
- Jesuit Crusaders (private)
- Liberty Falcons
- Southridge Skyhawks
- Sunset Apollos
- Westview Wildcats
Mount Hood Conference
- Barlow Bruins
- Centennial Eagles
- Central Catholic Rams (private)
- Clackamas Cavaliers
- David Douglas Scots
- Gresham Gophers
- Oregon City Pioneers
- Reynolds Raiders
Three Rivers League
- Canby Cougars
- Lake Oswego Lakers
- Lakeridge Pacers
- Newberg Tigers
- Saint Mary's Academy Blues (private/girls only)
- Sherwood Bowmen
- Tigard Tigers
- Tualatin Timberwolves
- West Linn Lions
Portland Interscholastic League
- Benson Techmen (independent for football)
- Cleveland Warriors
- Franklin Quakers
- Grant Generals
- Jefferson Democrats
- Lincoln Cardinals
- Madison Senators
- Roosevelt Roughriders
- Wilson Trojans
Greater Valley Conference
- Forest Grove Vikings
- McKay Scots
- McMinnville Grizzlies
- McNary Celtics
- North Salem Vikings
- South Salem Saxons
- Sprague Olympians
- West Albany Bulldogs
- West Salem Titans
5A classification
Midwestern League
- Churchill Lancers
- Marist Spartans (private)
- North Eugene Highlanders
- Springfield Millers
- Crater Comets
- Ashland Grizzlies
- Eagle Point Eagles
- Thurston Colts
- Willamette Wolverines
Northwest Oregon Conference
- Hillsboro Spartans
- La Salle Falcons (private)
- Milwaukie Mustangs
- Parkrose Broncos
- Rex Putnam Kingsmen
- Sandy Pioneers
- St. Helens Lions
- Wilsonville Wildcats
Mid-Willamette Conference
- Central Panthers
- Corvallis Spartans
- Crescent Valley Raiders
- Dallas Dragons
- Lebanon Warriors
- Silverton Foxes
- South Albany Rebels
- Woodburn Bulldogs (independent for football)
Intermountain Conference
- Bend Lava Bears
- Mountain View Cougars
- Redmond Panthers
- Ridgeview Ravens
- Summit Storm
Columbia River Conference
- Hermiston Bulldogs
- Hood River Valley Eagles
- Pendleton Buckaroos
- The Dalles Riverhawks (independent for football)
4A classification
Cowapa League
- Astoria Fishermen
- Banks Braves
- Scappoose Indians
- Seaside Seagulls
- Tillamook Cheesemakers
- Valley Catholic Valiants
Tri-Valley Conference
- Corbett Cardinals (independent for football)
- Estacada Rangers
- Gladstone Gladiators
- Madras White Buffaloes
- Molalla Indians
- Crook County Cowboys
Far West League
- Brookings-Harbor Bruins
- Douglas Trojans
- Marshfield Pirates
- North Bend Bulldogs
- Siuslaw Vikings
- South Umpqua Lancers
Oregon West Conference
- Cascade Cougars
- Newport Cubs
- North Marion Huskies
- Philomath Warriors
- Stayton Eagles
- Yamhill-Carlton Tigers
Sky-Em League
- Cottage Grove Lions
- Elmira Falcons
- Junction City Tigers
- Sisters Outlaws
- Sutherlin Bulldogs
- Sweet Home Huskies
Skyline Conference
- Henley Hornets
- Hidden Valley Mustangs
- Klamath Union Pelicans
- Mazama Vikings
- North Valley Knights
- Phoenix Pirates
Greater Oregon League
- Baker Bulldogs
- La Grande Tigers
- McLoughlin Pioneers
- Ontario Tigers
3A classification
Lewis & Clark League
- Catlin Gabel Eagles (private)
- Clatskanie Tigers
- De La Salle North Catholic Knights (private)
- Oregon Episcopal Aardvarks (private)
- Portland Adventist Academy Cougars (private)
- Portland Christian Royals (private)
- Rainier Columbians
- Riverdale Mavericks
- Warrenton Warriors
West Valley League
- Amity Warriors
- Dayton Pirates
- Horizon Christian Hawks (private)
- Santiam Christian Eagles (private)
- Sheridan Spartans
- Taft Tigers
- Westside Christian Eagles (private)
- Willamina Bulldogs
PacWest Conference
- Blanchet Catholic Cavaliers (private)
- Chemawa Braves (Native American school)
- Colton Vikings
- Gervais Cougars
- Jefferson Lions
- Salem Academy Crusaders (private)
- Scio Loggers
Mountain Valley Conference
- Coquille Red Devils
- Creswell Bulldogs
- Glide Wildcats
- Harrisburg Eagles
- La Pine Hawks
- Pleasant Hill Billies
Eastern Oregon League
- Nyssa Bulldogs
- Riverside Pirates
- Umatilla Vikings
- Vale Vikings
Southern Cascade League
- Cascade Christian Challengers (private)
- Illinois Valley Cougars
- Lakeview Honkers
- Rogue River Chieftains - Independent for football
- St. Mary's Crusaders (private)
2A classification
Northwest League
- City Christian Lions (private)
- Columbia Christian Knights (private)
- Faith Bible Falcons (private)
- Gaston Greyhounds
- Knappa Loggers
- Neah-Kah-Nie Pirates
- Nestucca Bobcats
- Open School East Goats (private)
- Portland Christian Royals (private)
- Vernonia Loggers
Mountain View Conference
- Bonanza Antlers
- Canyonville Christian Pilots (private)
- Crow Cougars (independent for football)
- Lost River Raiders
- Milo Adventist Mustangs (private)
- Monroe Dragons
- Oakland Oakers
- Oakridge Warriors
- Riddle Irish (independent for football)
Tri-River Conference
- Central Linn Cobras
- East Linn Christian Academy Eagles (private)
- Kennedy Trojans
- Regis Rams (private)
- Santiam Wolverines
- St. Paul Buckaroos
- Western Mennonite Pioneers (private)
Sunset Conference
- Bandon Tigers
- Gold Beach Panthers - 2A
- Myrtle Point Bobcats - 3A
- Reedsport Braves - 2A
- Toledo Boomers
- Waldport Irish
Columbia Basin Conference
- Culver Bulldogs
- Heppner Mustangs
- Irrigon Knights
- Pilot Rock Rockets
- Stanfield Tigers
- Weston-McEwen Tiger-Scots
Wapiti League
- Elgin Huskies (independent for football)
- Enterprise Outlaws
- Grant Union Prospectors
- Imbler Panthers
- Union Bobcats
1A classification
The Valley 10 League
- Damascus Christian Eagles (private)
- North Clackamas Christian Saints (private)
- Open Door Christian Huskies (private)
- Portland Waldorf School Wolfpack (private)
- Southwest Christian Wildcats (private)
- St. Stephen's Archers (private)
- Valor Christian Knights (private)
Casco League
- C. S. Lewis Watchmen (private)
- Country Christian Cougars (private)
- Crosshill Christian Eagles (private)
- Falls City Mountaineers
- Jewell Bluejays
- Kings Valley Charter School
- Livingstone Lions (private)
- Oregon School for the Deaf Panthers (independent for football)
- Perrydale Pirates
- St. John Bosco Knights (private)
- Veritas Vanguard (private)
- Willamette Valley Christian Warriors (private/independent for football)
Mountain West League
- Alsea Wolverines
- Eddyville Eagles
- Lowell Red Devils
- Mapleton Sailors
- McKenzie Eagles
- Mohawk Mustangs
- Oak Hill School Falcons (private)
- Siletz Valley Warriors
- Triangle Lake Lakers
Skyline League
- Camas Valley Hornets
- Days Creek Wolves
- Elkton Elks
- Glendale Pirates
- New Hope Christian Warriors (private)
- North Douglas Warriors
- Pacific Pirates
- Powers Cruisers
- Umpqua Valley Christian Monarchs (private)
- Yoncalla Eagles
Mountain Valley League
- Butte Falls Loggers
- Central Christian Tigers (private)
- Chiloquin Panthers
- Gilchrist Grizzlies
- Hosanna Christian Lions (private)
- North Lake Cowboys
- Paisley Broncos
- Prospect Cougars
- Rogue Valley Adventist Red Tail Hawks (private)
- Triad Timber Wolves (private)
- Trinity Lutheran Saints (private)
Big Sky League
- Arlington Honkers
- Condon Blue Devils
- Dufur Rangers
- Horizon Christian Hawks (private)
- Ione Cardinals
- Mitchell Loggers
- Sherman Huskies
- South Wasco County Redsides
- Spray Eagles
- Wheeler Knights
Old Oregon League
- Echo Cougars
- Grsiwold Grizzles
- Joseph Eagles
- Nixyaawii Golden Eagles (Native American school)
- Pine Eagle Spartans
- Powder Valley Badgers
- Wallowa Cougars
High Desert League
- Adrian Antelopes
- Burnt River Bulls
- Crane Mustangs
- Dayville Tigers
- Harper Hornets
- Huntington Locomotives
- Jordan Valley Mustangs
- Long Creek Mountaineers
- Monument Tigers
- Prairie City Panthers
- Ukiah Cougars
Not assigned to a league
- Oregon Coast Tech
- Sheridan Japanese Charter Samurai
Previously listed
These schools were previously listed, but are not currently on the OSAA web site.
- Columbia County Christian Eagles (private)
- Portland Lutheran Blue Jays (private)
Former members
- Arts & Tech High School (private)
- Crook County Christian Warriors (private)
- Lifegate Christian Lions (private)
- Mid-Valley Christian Academy Navigators (private)
- Mount Bachelor Academy Bears (private)
- Tualatin Valley Eagles (private)
Historic conferences made defunct by 2006 reclassification
4A Southern Oregon Conference : The final year of the Southern Oregon Conference consisted of South Medford, North Medford, Klamath Union, Eagle Point, Ashland, Crater, Grants Pass and Roseburg. This league was for 4A schools located near the Oregon-California border.
3A Tri-Valley Conference: The final year of the Tri-Valley Conference consisted of La Salle High School (Milwaukie, Oregon), Madras High School, Valley Catholic High School (Beaverton, Oregon), Estacada High School, Sherwood High School, and Wilsonville High School. This league was for 3A sized schools located in or near the Portland-Metro area. The Tri-Valley conference is currently active once again as of the 2009 season. It is a 4A Conference for schools located in the Portland-Metro Area.
2A Columbia Basin Conference: The final year of the Columbia Basin Conference consisted of Culver High School, Heppner Junior/Senior High School, Pilot Rock High School, Sherman High School, Stanfield High School, Umatilla High School, and Weston-McEwen High School. This league was for 2A sized schools located in central-eastern Oregon.
2A Trico League: The final year of the Trico League consisted of East Linn Christian Academy (Lebanon, Oregon), Harrisburg High School, Jefferson High School, Waldport High School, Monroe High School, Central Linn High School, and Oakridge High School. This league was for 2A sized schools located in the central Willamette Valley.
2A Wapiti League: The final year of the Wapiti League consisted of Grant Union High School, Vale High School, Nyssa High School, Elgin High School, Enterprise High School, and Union High School. This League was for 2A sized schools located in far-eastern Oregon. There's a New Wapiti League..
OSAA-sanctioned activities
The OSAA oversees the following activities:
See also
- List of high schools in Oregon
References
External links
- Official website