Greater Indianapolis Conference
The Greater Indianapolis Conference is an IHSAA-sanctioned conference formed in 2018. The conference consists of charter schools in Indianapolis, including two that were formerly in the Indianapolis Public Schools system.[1] The conference also sponsors football, as Lighthouse-East began football, joining Howe and Manual. [2] The conference faced drastic changes in its second year, as Lighthouse-East was closed down, leaving the GIC with five members.[3] The league responded by adding three charter schools and two public schools, including another IPS school.[4]
Members
[edit]| School | City | Mascot | Colors | County | Enrollment [1] 24-25 | IHSAA Class | Year joined | Previous conference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Christian | Indianapolis | Chargers | 49 Marion |
30 | 1A | 2021 | Independents | |
| Eminence | Eminence | Eels | 55 Morgan |
96 | 1A | 2019 | Independents (TRC 2010) | |
| Indiana Math & Science | Indianapolis | Knights | 49 Marion |
211 | 1A | 2018 | Independents | |
| Indianapolis Metropolitan |
Indianapolis | Pumas | 49 Marion |
251 | 1A | 2018 | Independents | |
| Irvington Prep | Indianapolis | Ravens | 49 Marion |
328 | 2A | 2019 | Independents | |
| Mooresville Christian | Mooresville | Eagles | 55 Morgan |
N/A | N/A | 2024 | Independents | |
| Riverside | Indianapolis | Argonauts | 49 Marion |
398 | 2A | 2020 | Independents | |
| Victory Prep | Beech Grove | Firehawks | 49 Marion |
277 | 1A | 2018 | Independents |
Former members
[edit]| School | City | Mascot | Colors | County | Year joined | Previous conference | Year left | New Conference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Manual |
Indianapolis | Redskins | 49 Marion |
2018 | 3A | 2021 | none (merged with Christel House) | |
| Howe | Indianapolis | Hornets | 49 Marion |
2018 | None | 2020 | none (school closed) | |
| Lighthouse-East | Lawrence | Pythons | 49 Marion |
2018 | Independents | 2019 | none (school closed) | |
| Christel House | Indianapolis | Eagles | 49 Marion |
2019 | Independents | 2024 | Capital City | |
| Indianapolis Crispus Attucks |
Indianapolis | Tigers | 49 Marion |
2021 | Independents | 2024 | Capital City | |
| Indianapolis Washington |
Indianapolis | Continentals | 49 Marion |
2019 | Independents (IPSC 2018) |
2024 | Capital City | |
| Purdue Poly - Downtown | Indianapolis | Techies | 49 Marion |
2020 | Independents | 2024 | Capital City | |
| Tindley | Indianapolis | Tigers | 49 Marion |
2019 | Independents | 2024 | Capital City |
References
[edit]- ^ "IHSAA Athletic Conferences". Indiana High School Athletic Association. Retrieved 2018-08-26.
- ^ "Greater Indianapolis Conference". AlmanacSports.com. Retrieved 2018-10-04.
- ^ Cavazos, Shaina (2019-03-21). "Overwhelmed by problems, an Indianapolis charter school is closing — again". Chalkbeat. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
- ^ "Irvington Preparatory Academy 2019-20 Volleyball Schedule" (PDF). Irvington Preparatory Academy (Indianapolis, IN). 2019-08-22. Retrieved 2019-09-25.