Chagrin Valley Conference realigns divisions for the 2026 football season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 8:48 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
SoccerThe Chagrin Valley Conference has announced a shift in divisional alignments for the 2026 football season, now including Lakeside and Madison in the Lake Division alongside North, South, Harvey, Chardon, and Lutheran West. The restructuring follows the addition of Chardon, North, South, and Fairport Harding, altering natural rivalries within the conference. Geneva, Edgewood, and Jefferson will make up the Chagrin Division, while Conneaut enters the Valley Division. These changes reflect the application of the Ohio High School Athletic Association's Competitive Balance calculations, with future alignments set on a two-year rotation. The bylaws allow schools to request movement between divisions as necessary.
- •Chagrin Valley Conference announces new divisional alignments for 2026 football season.
- •Lakeside and Madison join the Lake Division with new teams.
- •Realignment based on Ohio High School Athletic Association guidelines.
- •Divisional adjustments set to use a two-year rotation for future seasons.
- •Schools may request changes to divisions based on competitive needs.
- 8:48 PMYahoo Sports — Changes in the CVC again
"Conneaut, Edgewood, Geneva, Jefferson, Lakeside, Madison. That made for a good football conference. There’s natural rivalries. There’s more of an “all-county” feel, like the old days. But with the additions of Chardon, North, South and Fairport Harding to the Chagrin Valley Conference, that forced some shifting of the divisions. So now Lakeside and Madison are in the Lake Division with North, ...
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