High school sports across northeast Ohio will undergo major conference changes in the 2026–27 school year, including a significant football-only realignment in the Suburban League to improve competitive balance, preserve rivalries and reduce travel, according to The Beacon Journal.

Suburban League – National Conference (football only)

• Highland (from American)
• Hudson
• Nordonia
• North Royalton
• Solon
• Stow
• Wadsworth
• Medina (from Greater Cleveland Conference)

Note: Brecksville remains in the National for other sports; Nordonia competes in the American for other sports.

Suburban League – American Conference (football only)

• Aurora
• Barberton
• Copley
• Revere
• Twinsburg (from National)
• Kenston (from WRC)
• Mayfield (from WRC)
• Brecksville (from National)

Metro Athletic Conference (10 schools), adding Cuyahoga Falls, Kent Roosevelt and Tallmadge, while Coventry exits.

Principals Athletic Conference (8 schools), adding Coventry (from Metro).

No conference membership changes: City Series, Federal League, North Coast Conference

Independent schools: Hoban, Mogadore, St. Vincent-St. Mary, Walsh Jesuit.