The Western Wisconsin Conference is a former high school athletic conference in west central Wisconsin. Founded in 1931 and disbanded in 1937, all members were affiliated with the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association.
History
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The Western Wisconsin Conference was formed by three large high schools in western Wisconsin in 1931: Chippewa Falls, Eau Claire and La Crosse Central.[1] It was created to guarantee scheduled games for its member schools in response to the dwindling number of independent high schools in the area. Standings were no longer kept after 1937,[2] but the three schools of the Western Wisconsin Conference continued to schedule games against each other on a yearly basis. In later years, all three schools became members of the Big Rivers Conference.
Conference membership history
| School | Location | Affiliation | Mascot | Colors | Joined | Left | Conference Joined | Current Conference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chippewa Falls | Chippewa Falls, WI | Public | Cardinals | 1931[1] | 1937[2] | Independent | Big Rivers | |
| Eau Claire | Eau Claire, WI | Public | Old Abes | 1931[1] | 1937[2] | Independent | Big Rivers | |
| La Crosse Central | La Crosse, WI | Public | Red Raiders | 1931[1] | 1937[2] | Independent | Mississippi Valley |
Membership timeline
List of conference champions
Boys Basketball
| School | Quantity | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Eau Claire | 3 | 1933, 1934, 1935 |
| La Crosse Central | 2 | 1932, 1937 |
| Chippewa Falls | 1 | 1936 |
Football
| School | Quantity | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Eau Claire | 4 | 1932, 1933, 1935, 1937 |
| La Crosse Central | 2 | 1934, 1936 |
| Chippewa Falls | 0 |
References
- ^ a b c d “New High School Athletic Group Formed at Meet”. Chippewa Herald-Telegram. 4 January 1932. p. 7. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
- ^ a b c d “Weigent, Hanson Guide 1946 Red Raider Squad”. La Crosse Tribune. 10 September 1946. p. 21. Retrieved 26 February 2025.