(11-7-25) The 8 remaining Mid-Eastern Conference (MEC) schools issued a statement today to reaffirm they are committed to staying together.

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MEC president and Cowan High School principal Brent Adams

“As president of the MEC, I am proud to announce that the eight remaining member schools of the MEC remain firmly committed to our conference and its long-standing traditions of excellence. 

The Blue River Valley Vikings, Cowan Blackhawks, Daleville Broncos, Monroe Central Golden Bears, Randolph Southern Rebels, Union Rockets, Wapahani Raiders, and Wes-Del Warriors reaffirm their dedication to the values and vision of the Mid-Eastern Conference. Collectively, these schools are excited to begin the process of exploring expansion opportunities to strengthen and enhance the conference moving forward.

The MEC remains confident in the foundation it provides, built upon strong academics, competitive athletics, genuine camaraderie, and outstanding sportsmanship,” Adams said in the release. “We look forward to continuing the proud traditions and excellence that have defined the Mid-Eastern Conference for generations of student-athletes.”

The MEC dates back to 1963 with Cadiz, Cowan, Daleville, Mooreland, Mt. Summit and Union as founding members. Mooreland and Mt. Summit were members for one season before consolidating into Blue River Valley in 1964, while Monroe Central and Randolph Southern opened and joined that same year. Following Cadiz’s consolidation into Shenandoah, Northeastern joined in 1967 and was followed by Wapahani in 1968, but Northeastern would leave in 1974 for the Tri-Eastern Conference. 

Wes-Del and Frankton both joined in 1977 before leaving in 1989, but Wes-Del returned in 2008. Muncie Burris was also a member from 1979 until being voted out in 2014.

Eastern Hancock and Shenandoah both joined in 2017 and will exit to join the newly formed Eastern Crossroads Conference.