Central Athletic League
| Association | Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1967 |
| Sports fielded |
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| No. of teams | 12 |
| Region | Greater Philadelphia |
| Official website | Central League |
The Central Athletic League, known colloquially as The Central League, is a high school sports league located in the suburbs of Philadelphia. Currently, the league consists of twelve high schools primarily from Delaware County with additional constituency from Chester and Montgomery counties.[1]
History
The Central League began play in the 1967 academic year. The founding member schools were Conestoga, Harriton, Haverford, Lower Merion, Marple Newtown, Penncrest, Radnor, Springfield, and Upper Darby high schools.[1]
In 1969, Harriton departed for the Subrban 3 League and was replaced by Ridley.[1] Strath Haven joined in 1983, and the league's current alignment was finalized in 2008 with the return of Harriton and the addition of Garnet Valley.[1]
Sports
The schools all compete in varsity high school sports in District I of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association, or the PIAA.[2]
| Season | Sports |
|---|---|
| Fall | Boys and Girls Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Boys and Girls Soccer, Girls Tennis, Girls Volleyball |
| Winter | Boys and Girls Basketball, Cheerleading, Boys and Girls Swimming and Diving, Boys and Girls Indoor Track, Wrestling |
| Spring | Baseball, Boys and Girls Lacrosse, Softball, Boys Tennis, Boys and Girls Track & Field |
Member schools
| School | Location | Joined | Nickname | Colors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conestoga High School | Tredyffrin, Pennsylvania | 1967 | Pioneers | |
| Garnet Valley High School | Glen Mills, Pennsylvania | 2008 | Jaguars | |
| Harriton High School | Rosemont, Pennsylvania | 2008 | Rams | |
| Haverford High School | Haverford Township, Pennsylvania | 1967 | Fords | |
| Lower Merion High School | Ardmore, Pennsylvania | 1967 | Aces, Bulldogs | |
| Marple Newtown High School | Newtown Square, Pennsylvania | 1967 | Tigers | |
| Penncrest High School | Middletown Township, Pennsylvania | 1967 | Lions | |
| Radnor High School | Radnor, Pennsylvania | 1967 | Raptors | |
| Ridley High School | Folsom, Pennsylvania | 1969 | Green Raiders | |
| Springfield High School | Springfield Township, Pennsylvania | 1967 | Cougars | |
| Strath Haven High School | Wallingford, Pennsylvania | 1983 | Panthers | |
| Upper Darby High School | Upper Darby, Pennsylvania | 1967 | Royals |
References
- ^ a b c d DigitalSports (January 30, 2013). "About Central Athletic League". centralleague.digitalsports.com. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
- ^ "District One League Alignment". piaad1.com. Retrieved August 27, 2025.