Northwest Conference
- Ada Bulldogs
- Allen East Mustangs
- Bluffton Pirates
- Columbus Grove Bulldogs (also member of the Putnam County League)
- Convoy Crestview Knights
- Delphos Jefferson Wildcats
- Lima Central Catholic T-Birds (leaving after the 2012-13 school year)
- Van Wert Lincolnview Lancers (no football))
- Paulding Panthers
- Spencerville Bearcats
The Northwest Conference began in 1947. Original members were: Lafayette Wolves- Shawnee Indians- Spencerville Bearcats- Delphos Jefferson Wildcats- Pandora-Gilboa Rockets- Columbus Grove Bulldogs- Elida Bulldogs- Forest Rangers
In 1957 the conference began a basketball schedule with the following schools: Ada Bulldogs- Bath Wildcats- Beaverdam Beavers- Gomer Bobcats- Delphos Jefferson Wildcats- Lafayette Wolves- Harrod Wildcats- Spencerville Bearcats- Elida Bulldogs
Former Members
- Pandora-Gilboa Rockets
- Ottawa Glandorf Titans (football only)
- Leipsic Vikings (football only)
- North Baltimore(football only)
- Lima Perry Commadores
- Upper Scioto Valley Rams
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