Merrimack Valley Conference
The Merrimack Valley Conference (MVC) is a dual county high school athletic conference located in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and is named after the Merrimack River Valley, where all of the league schools are located. The conference contains schools from Middlesex County and Essex County. The conference is a member of District 4 of the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA), which is a member of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). The conference has long been considered one of the best and most competitive leagues on a state level.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]
| Founded | 1940 |
|---|---|
| No. of teams | 12 (11 full members; 1 associate member) |
| Headquarters | Merrimack Valley |
| Official website | https://www.merrimackvalleyconferencema.org/ |
League Sponsored Sports
The following sports are sponsored by the Merrimack Valley Conference.[8][9][10]
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| Cheerleading | Boys Basketball | Baseball |
| Boys Cross Country | Girls Basketball | Boys Lacrosse |
| Girls Cross Country | Cheerleading | Girls Lacrosse |
| Field Hockey | Gymnastics | Boys Outdoor Track & Field |
| Football | Boys Ice Hockey (MVC/DCL) | Girls Outdoor Track & Field |
| Golf | Girls Ice Hockey (MVC/DCL) | Softball |
| Boys Soccer | Boys Indoor Track & Field | Boys Tennis |
| Girls Soccer | Girls Indoor Track & Field | Girls Tennis |
| Girls Swimming & Diving | Boys Swimming & Diving | Boys Volleyball |
| Girls Volleyball | Wrestling |
League Member Schools
The MVC is made up of 11 full member schools, in addition to 1 associate member school.[11] The full member schools are: Andover High School, Billerica Memorial High School, Central Catholic High School, Chelmsford High School, Dracut High School, Haverhill High School, Lawrence High School, Lowell High School, Methuen High School, North Andover High School and Tewksbury Memorial High School.[12] The Academy of Notre Dame is an associate member of the conference.[13]
Current Member Schools
| School | Location | Colors | Type | Year founded | Enrollment | Nickname |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andover High School | Andover, Massachusetts | Navy Blue & Gold | Public Secondary | 1854 | 1,782 | Golden Warriors |
| Billerica Memorial High School | Billerica, Massachusetts | Forest Green & White | Public Secondary | 1916 | 1,376 | Indians |
| Central Catholic High School | Lawrence, Massachusetts | Red & Navy Blue | Private/Catholic (Marist Brothers) | 1935 | 1,330 | Raiders |
| Chelmsford High School | Chelmsford, Massachusetts | Maroon & White | Public Secondary | 1917 | 1,412 | Lions |
| Dracut High School | Dracut, Massachusetts | Navy Blue, Columbia Blue & White | Public Secondary | 1935 | 877 | Middies |
| Haverhill High School | Haverhill, Massachusetts | Brown & Gold | Public Secondary | 1874 | 1,831 | Hillies |
| Lawrence High School | Lawrence, Massachusetts | Navy Blue & White | Public Secondary | 1901 | 3,123 | Lancers |
| Lowell High School | Lowell, Massachusetts | Maroon & Gray | Public Secondary | 1831 | 3,059 | Red Raiders |
| Methuen High School | Methuen, Massachusetts | Blue & White | Public Secondary | 1975 | 1,982 | Rangers |
| North Andover High School | North Andover, Massachusetts | Scarlet Red, Black & White | Public Secondary | 1867 | 1,462 | Scarlet Knights |
| Tewksbury Memorial High School | Tewksbury, Massachusetts | Scarlet Red, White & Blue | Public Secondary | 1934 | 857 | Redmen |
Current Associate Member Schools
| School | Location | Colors | Type | Year founded | Enrollment | Nickname |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Notre Dame | Tyngsborough, Massachusetts | Navy Blue & Goldenrod | Private/Catholic (Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur) | 1854 | 160 | Lancers |
References
- ↑ Hector, Longo (6 February 2011). "Death of the MVC?". The Eagle-Tribune. Retrieved 6 February 2011.
- ↑ "Is the Merrimack Valley Conference the best boys' high school basketball in Massachusetts? - The Boston Globe". BostonGlobe.com.
- ↑ "Iron sharpens iron in the steely-tough Merrimack Valley Conference baseball league - The Boston Globe". BostonGlobe.com.
- ↑ "Welcome to the roughest, toughest lacrosse division in the state: the Merrimack Valley Conference Large, where 'every single night is a battle' - The Boston Globe". BostonGlobe.com.
- ↑ "EMass boys' basketball: Merrimack Valley teams making a move in Globe Top 20 - The Boston Globe". BostonGlobe.com.
- ↑ "Wrestling preview: Merrimack Valley Conference teams look strong again". December 24, 2022.
- ↑ "Boston Herald boys wrestling All-Scholastics and league All-Stars". April 26, 2024.
- ↑ Sun, Christopher Hurley | Lowell (June 6, 2024). "Merrimack Valley Conference releases major award winners, all-conference picks".
- ↑ Report, Staff (March 2, 2024). "Merrimack Valley Conference announces hockey and swimming awards".
- ↑ Report, Staff (February 27, 2024). "Merrimack Valley Conference, CAC announce all-star teams".
- ↑ https://www.miaa.net/sites/default/files/2024-06/miaa-league-directory.pdf
- ↑ "MVC Leadership Summit". January 12, 2023.
- ↑ "Merrimack Valley Conference". Merrimack Valley Conference.
- ↑ "No. Andover will hook up with the MVC". 24 June 2011.
- ↑ "Chelmsford, Billerica, Tewksbury sports programs staying out of Dual County League". 20 May 2011.
- ↑ "Merrimack Valley Conference survives". 19 May 2011.
- ↑ "MVC athletic directors propose super-conference". 4 March 2011.
- ↑ "Valley high schools fight to keep league alive". 18 February 2011.
- ↑ "Wilmington may not be only program changing leagues". 22 January 2011.
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