(3-28-26) The Blue Jays are still celebrating their D VII Ohio Boys Basketball State title from last weekend … now the school will look over a recent offer to join the Northwest Conference.
Below is email reply to SSN-
Adam Lee Delphos St. John’s Principal
Thank you for reaching out, as I am sure there are many inquiring minds. With the success of our Wrestling Program and Boys Basketball Team, we have been pouring our energy and passion into our student-athletes and enjoying a ride that sometimes only comes around once in a lifetime. Now that the Boys Basketball Season is over and we have had a chance to celebrate everything they have accomplished, we will begin to sit down and examine this offer, ultimately deciding as a Blue Jay Family what is best for St. John’s and our athletic future.
Taking a look at the Blue Jays history in the MAC…
1982-1983…Delphos St. John’s, who were previously a long-time member of the Western Buckeye, accepted a formal offer to join the Midwest Athletic Conference and began competition in the fall of 1982.
2025-26 MAC All Sports Standings
Coldwater 59
St. Henry 56
Minster 54
Versailles 54
New Bremen 52
Marion Local 43
Ft. Recovery 43
Parkway 32
Delphos St. John’s 29
New Knoxville 5
***does not include basketball
Travel Times To MAC Members
From GROK AI
Here are approximate driving distances and typical travel times (under normal conditions, no traffic) from Delphos, OH to each member school. Distances are one-way and can vary slightly depending on exact starting/ending points within each town:
• To Delphos St. John’s: 0 miles (you’re already there)
• To Fort Recovery: ~51 miles (55–65 minutes)
• To Versailles: ~49 miles (50–60 minutes)
• To Coldwater: ~28–32 miles (35–45 minutes)
• To Anna: ~30–35 miles (35–50 minutes)
• To Minster: ~35–40 miles (40–55 minutes)
• To New Bremen: ~35–40 miles (40–55 minutes)
• To Marion Local (Maria Stein): ~40–45 miles (45–60 minutes)
• To St. Henry: ~35–45 miles (40–55 minutes)
• To Parkway (Rockford): ~25–35 miles (30–45 minutes)
• To New Knoxville: ~35–45 miles (40–55 minutes)
GROK AI
Here are approximate driving distances and typical travel times (under normal conditions, no heavy traffic) from Delphos, OH to each NWC member school. Distances are one-way and can vary slightly based on exact starting/ending addresses (e.g., school vs. town center). Straight-line distances are shorter.
• To Delphos Jefferson: 0 miles (home)
• To Spencerville Bearcats: ~8–12 miles (10–20 minutes) — very close, southeast of Delphos
• To Lima Central Catholic: ~12–18 miles (20–30 minutes) — northeast toward Lima
• To Columbus Grove Bulldogs: ~18–22 miles (25–35 minutes) — east/southeast
• To Bluffton Pirates: ~25–30 miles (30–40 minutes) — east
• To Allen East Mustangs (Harrod): ~25–35 miles (35–45 minutes) — east, near Lima area
• To Crestview Knights (Convoy): ~18–25 miles (25–35 minutes) — west/southwest
• To Lincolnview Lancers: ~20–28 miles (25–40 minutes) — west toward Van Wert
• To Fort Loramie Redskins: ~35–45 miles (40–55 minutes) — south/southeast, farther toward the Shelby County area (similar in range to some Midwest Athletic Conference towns you asked about earlier)
Related: Parkway Declines Northwest Conference Invitation To Remain In Midwest Athletic Conference
Recently another MAC member, Parkway, turned down the same offer to join the NWC. One of their reasons was travel times…it is just the opposite for St. John’s a move would benefit them. With gas prices peaking for now it would be a cost cutting move.
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