Coal Belt Conference
The Coal Belt Conference was an Illinois high school athletic conference in existence from 1946-1956.[1][2] The conference dissolved when 5 of its 7 members joined the Black Diamond Conference full-time.[3]
| Coal Belt Conference | |
|---|---|
| Established | 1946 |
| Dissolved | 1956 |
| Association | IHSA |
| Members | 7 |
| Region | Southern Illinois |
Members
| School | Location | Nickname | Colors | Years Member | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbondale University High School [4] | Carbondale, Illinois | Lynxes | Maroon Gray |
1946–1956 | Joined the Black Diamond Conference in 1963. Closed in 1968. |
| Carterville High School | Carterville, Illinois | Lions | Navy Blue Orange |
1946-1956 | Left for the Black Diamond Conference. Joined the Southern Illinois River-to-River Conference in 2010. |
| Christopher High School | Christopher, Illinois | Bearcats | Blue Orange |
1946-1956 | Left for the Black Diamond Conference. |
| Elkville High School | Elkville, Illinois | Bluebirds | Blue White |
1946-1956 | Left for the Black Diamond Conference. Consolidated with Vergennes and Dowell to form Elverado in 1962. |
| Hurst-Bush High School | Hurst, Illinois | Hummers | Blue Gold |
1946-1956 | Closed in 1966. |
| Sesser High School | Sesser, Illinois | Red Devils | Maroon White |
1946-1956 | Left for the Black Diamond Conference. Consolidated with Valier to form Sesser-Valier in 1963. |
| Zeigler High School | Zeigler, Illinois | Purple Tornadoes | Purple White |
1946-1956 | Left for the Black Diamond Conference. Consolidated with Royalton to form Zeigler-Royalton in 1962. |
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References
- http://www.illinoishsglorydays.com/id349.html
- http://www.chesteryellowjackets.com/miscpages/blackdiamond.html
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2008-04-15. Retrieved 2008-04-15.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- http://www.illinoishsglorydays.com/id180.html
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