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The South Seven was formed in 1939 when Centralia and Mt. Vernon departed the North Egyptian Conference and joined Marion, Benton, Harrisburg, Herrin and West Frankfort (hence, the name of the conference since it only had 7 members). Carbondale joined the conference in 1965, but the name of the conference was not changed.
The South Seven was formed in 1939 when Centralia and Mt. Vernon departed the North Egyptian Conference and joined Marion, Benton, Harrisburg, Herrin and West Frankfort (hence, the name of the conference since it only had 7 members). Carbondale joined the conference in 1965, but the name of the conference was not changed.


In 1993, the four smallest schools (Benton, Harrisburg, Herrin and West Frankfort) departed for the River-to-River Conference. Edwardsville and O'Fallon were added, with the former being a short-term replacement while a permanent member was sought. In 1995, Edwardsville left for the Southwestern Conference and was replaced by Cahokia. Over the next couple of years, O'Fallon would continue to grow to the point that it was much larger than the rest of the schools, and in 2000 the Panthers also left for the Southwestern Conference, replaced by [[Althoff Catholic High School|Belleville Althoff]]. Throughout the changes, the "South Seven" moniker has remained even though the conference currently only has 6 members and has never had exactly 7 member schools in almost 50 years.
In 1993, the four smallest schools (Benton, Harrisburg, Herrin and West Frankfort) departed for the River-to-River Conference. Edwardsville and O'Fallon were added, with the former being a short-term replacement while a permanent member was sought. In 1995, Edwardsville left for the Southwestern Conference and was replaced by Cahokia. Over the next couple of years, O'Fallon would continue to grow to the point that it was much larger than the rest of the schools, and in 2000 the Panthers also left for the Southwestern Conference, replaced by [[Althoff Catholic High School|Belleville Althoff]]. Throughout the changes, the "South Seven" moniker has remained even though the conference never had exactly 7 member schools in almost 50 years. That will change for the 2018-19 season, when Granite City will leave the Southwestern Conference and join the South Seven.


From time to time, there are rumors or questions about adding a 7th school; the most common suggestion being that Salem should join the conference (especially given its proximity to both Centralia and Mt. Vernon and the increasing distance it has to travel to fellow members of the Apollo Conference). However, Salem has repeatedly shown no interest in joining the South Seven.


===Current members===
===Current members===
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| width="275" |'''School'''
| width="275" |'''School'''
| width="185" |'''Location<br />(Population)'''
| width="185" |'''Location<br />(Population)'''
| width="185" |'''Enrollment<br />(2014)
| width="185" |'''Enrollment<br />(2017)
| width="185" |'''Nickname'''
| width="185" |'''Nickname'''
| width="100" |'''Colors'''
| width="100" |'''Colors'''
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| '''[[Althoff Catholic High School]]'''
| '''[[Althoff Catholic High School]]'''
| [[Belleville, Illinois]]<br />(43,765)
| [[Belleville, Illinois]]<br />(43,765)
| 377<br />622.05 w/1.65 multiplier
| 384<br />633.60 w/1.65 multiplier
| Crusaders
| Crusaders
| align="left"|{{color box|navy}} Navy<br />{{color box|gold}} Gold
| align="left"|{{color box|navy}} Navy<br />{{color box|gold}} Gold
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| '''[[Cahokia High School]]'''
| '''[[Cahokia High School]]'''
| [[Cahokia, Illinois]]<br />(15,241)
| [[Cahokia, Illinois]]<br />(15,241)
| 1001
| 928
| Comanches
| Comanches
| align="left"|{{color box|blue}} Blue<br />{{color box|white}} White
| align="left"|{{color box|blue}} Blue<br />{{color box|white}} White
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| '''[[Carbondale Community High School]]'''
| '''[[Carbondale Community High School]]'''
| [[Carbondale, Illinois]]<br />(26,241)
| [[Carbondale, Illinois]]<br />(26,241)
| 1075
| 988
| Terriers
| Terriers
| align="left"|{{color box|black}} Black<br />{{color box|white}} White
| align="left"|{{color box|black}} Black<br />{{color box|white}} White
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| Southwest Egyptian Conference
| Southwest Egyptian Conference
|-
|-
| '''Centralia High School'''
| '''[[Centralia_High_School_(Illinois)|Centralia High School]]'''
| [[Centralia, Illinois]]<br />(13,034)
| [[Centralia, Illinois]]<br />(13,034)
| 911
| 911
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| '''[[Marion High School (Illinois)|Marion High School]]'''
| '''[[Marion High School (Illinois)|Marion High School]]'''
| [[Marion, Illinois]]<br />(17,193)
| [[Marion, Illinois]]<br />(17,193)
| 1116
| 1083
| Wildcats
| Wildcats
| align="left"|{{color box|navy}} Navy<br />{{color box|gold}} Gold
| align="left"|{{color box|navy}} Navy<br />{{color box|gold}} Gold
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| '''[[Mt. Vernon Township High School (Illinois)|Mount Vernon Township High School]]'''
| '''[[Mt. Vernon Township High School (Illinois)|Mount Vernon Township High School]]'''
| [[Mount Vernon, Illinois]]<br />(15,277)
| [[Mount Vernon, Illinois]]<br />(15,277)
| 1237
| 1190
| Rams/Lady Rams
| Rams/Lady Rams
| align="left"|{{color box|orange}} Orange<br />{{color box|black}} Black
| align="left"|{{color box|orange}} Orange<br />{{color box|black}} Black
| 1939–Present
| 1939–Present
| [[North Egypt Conference]]
| [[North Egypt Conference]]
|}

===Future members===
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|-style="background: black; color: white"
| width="275" |'''School'''
| width="185" |'''Location<br />(Population)'''
| width="185" |'''Enrollment<br />(2017)
| width="185" |'''Nickname'''
| width="100" |'''Colors'''
| width="185" |'''Years Member'''
| width="185" |'''Previous Conference'''
|-
| '''[[Granite City High School]]'''
| [[Granite City, Illinois]]<br />(29,849)
| 1812
| Warriors
| align="left"|{{color box|red}} Red<br />{{color box|black}} Black<br />{{color box|white}} White
| Joining in 2018
| [[Southwestern_Conference_(Illinois)|Southwestern Conference]]
|}
|}


Revision as of 23:54, 2 October 2017

South Seven Conference
Data
Established 1939
Members 6
Region Southern Illinois

The South Seven Conference is a high school athletic conference comprising six schools in the southern Illinois.

History

The South Seven was formed in 1939 when Centralia and Mt. Vernon departed the North Egyptian Conference and joined Marion, Benton, Harrisburg, Herrin and West Frankfort (hence, the name of the conference since it only had 7 members). Carbondale joined the conference in 1965, but the name of the conference was not changed.

In 1993, the four smallest schools (Benton, Harrisburg, Herrin and West Frankfort) departed for the River-to-River Conference. Edwardsville and O'Fallon were added, with the former being a short-term replacement while a permanent member was sought. In 1995, Edwardsville left for the Southwestern Conference and was replaced by Cahokia. Over the next couple of years, O'Fallon would continue to grow to the point that it was much larger than the rest of the schools, and in 2000 the Panthers also left for the Southwestern Conference, replaced by Belleville Althoff. Throughout the changes, the "South Seven" moniker has remained even though the conference never had exactly 7 member schools in almost 50 years. That will change for the 2018-19 season, when Granite City will leave the Southwestern Conference and join the South Seven.


Current members

School Location
(Population) 		Enrollment
(2017) 		Nickname Colors Years Member Previous Conference
Althoff Catholic High School Belleville, Illinois
(43,765) 		384
633.60 w/1.65 multiplier 		Crusaders   Navy
  Gold 		2001–Present Independent
Cahokia High School Cahokia, Illinois
(15,241) 		928 Comanches   Blue
  White 		1995–Present Independent
Carbondale Community High School Carbondale, Illinois
(26,241) 		988 Terriers   Black
  White 		1965–Present Southwest Egyptian Conference
Centralia High School Centralia, Illinois
(13,034) 		911 Orphans/Orphan Annies   Red
  White 		1939–Present North Egypt Conference
Marion High School Marion, Illinois
(17,193) 		1083 Wildcats   Navy
  Gold 		1939–Present Greater Egyptian Conference
Mount Vernon Township High School Mount Vernon, Illinois
(15,277) 		1190 Rams/Lady Rams   Orange
  Black 		1939–Present North Egypt Conference

Future members

School Location
(Population) 		Enrollment
(2017) 		Nickname Colors Years Member Previous Conference
Granite City High School Granite City, Illinois
(29,849) 		1812 Warriors   Red
  Black
  White 		Joining in 2018 Southwestern Conference

Former members of the South Seven Conference

School Nickname Colors Location Years Member Current Conference
Benton Consolidated High School Rangers     Benton, IL 1939–1993 Southern Illinois River-to-River Conference
Edwardsville High School Tigers     Edwardsville, IL 1993–1995 Southwestern Conference
Frankfort Community High School Redbirds     West Frankfort, IL 1939–1993 Southern Illinois River-to-River Conference
Harrisburg High School Bulldogs     Harrisburg, IL 1939–1993 Southern Illinois River-to-River Conference
Herrin High School Tigers     Herrin, IL 1939–1993 Southern Illinois River-to-River Conference
O'Fallon High School Panthers     O'Fallon, IL 1993–2000 Southwestern Conference

References

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