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| − | The '''Southwest Suburban Conference''' or '''SWSC''' is a league of high school programs across the south Chicago suburbs. All of these schools are eligible to compete in the "large school" Class AA of the Illinois High School Association (IHSA). | + | The '''Southwest Suburban Conference''' or '''SWSC''' is a league of high school programs across the south Chicago suburbs. All of these schools are eligible to compete in the "large school" Class AA of the Illinois High School Association (IHSA). The conference has consistently found success, with conference members having won the Class AA Sectional #8 of the IHSA State Series since at least 2015. |
| − | Until 2006, the | + | Until 2006, the conference was named the "South Inter-Conference Assocation" or "SICA". The SICA scholastic bowl league was founded by [[IHSSBCA Hall of Fame]] coach, Gene Kruse, of [[Bradley-Bourbonnais]]. The SICA was one of [[Illinois Scholastic Bowl]]'s oldest competitive leagues. |
The league has been using [[NAQT]] questions since at least 2010. | The league has been using [[NAQT]] questions since at least 2010. | ||
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| Victor J. Andrew || Tinley Park || Thunderbolts || | | Victor J. Andrew || Tinley Park || Thunderbolts || | ||
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| [[Sandburg]] || Orland Park || Eagles || | | [[Sandburg]] || Orland Park || Eagles || | ||
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==Former Members== | ==Former Members== | ||
| + | *Bolingbrook | ||
*Joliet West | *Joliet West | ||
*Lincoln-Way North † (closed 2016) | *Lincoln-Way North † (closed 2016) | ||
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! Year !! Tournament Champions !! 2nd Place !! 3rd Place !! 4th Place !! Regular Season | ! Year !! Tournament Champions !! 2nd Place !! 3rd Place !! 4th Place !! Regular Season | ||
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| − | | 2024 || [[Lincoln-Way East]] || Homewood-Flossmoor || [[Sandburg]] || Lincoln-Way Central || [[Sandburg]] | + | | 2025 || [[Sandburg]] || [[Lincoln-Way East]] || [[Lincoln-Way Central]] || [[Homewood-Flossmoor]] || [[Sandburg]] |
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| + | | 2024 || [[Lincoln-Way East]] || [[Homewood-Flossmoor]] || [[Sandburg]] || [[Lincoln-Way Central]] || [[Sandburg]] | ||
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| − | | 2023 || [[Sandburg]] || [[Lincoln-Way East]] || Lincoln-Way Central || Homewood-Flossmoor || [[Sandburg]] | + | | 2023 || [[Sandburg]] || [[Lincoln-Way East]] || [[Lincoln-Way Central]] || [[Homewood-Flossmoor]] || [[Sandburg]] |
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| − | | 2022 || [[Sandburg]] || Bolingbrook || Lincoln-Way Central || Lincoln-Way East || Lincoln-Way Central | + | | 2022 || [[Sandburg]] || Bolingbrook || [[Lincoln-Way Central]] || [[Lincoln-Way East]] || [[Lincoln-Way Central]] |
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| 2021 || [[Sandburg]] || [[Lincoln-Way East]] || Bolingbrook || [[Homewood-Flossmoor]] || [[Sandburg]] | | 2021 || [[Sandburg]] || [[Lincoln-Way East]] || Bolingbrook || [[Homewood-Flossmoor]] || [[Sandburg]] | ||
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| 2020 || [[Lincoln-Way East]] || [[Sandburg]] || [[Homewood-Flossmoor]] || Bolingbrook || [[Sandburg]] | | 2020 || [[Lincoln-Way East]] || [[Sandburg]] || [[Homewood-Flossmoor]] || Bolingbrook || [[Sandburg]] | ||
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| − | | 2018 || [[Sandburg]] || [[Homewood-Flossmoor]] || [[Bradley-Bourbonnais]] || | + | | 2018 || [[Sandburg]] || [[Homewood-Flossmoor]] || [[Bradley-Bourbonnais]] || VJA || [[Homewood-Flossmoor]] |
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| 2017 || [[Homewood-Flossmoor]] || [[Carl Sandburg]] || [[Bradley-Bourbonnais]] || [[Lincoln-Way East]] || [[Sandburg]] | | 2017 || [[Homewood-Flossmoor]] || [[Carl Sandburg]] || [[Bradley-Bourbonnais]] || [[Lincoln-Way East]] || [[Sandburg]] | ||
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| 2012 || [[Homewood-Flossmoor]] || Lincoln-Way North || [[Bradley-Bourbonnais]] || [[Lincoln-Way East]] | | 2012 || [[Homewood-Flossmoor]] || Lincoln-Way North || [[Bradley-Bourbonnais]] || [[Lincoln-Way East]] | ||
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| − | | 2011 || [[Homewood-Flossmoor]] || [[Bradley-Bourbonnais]] || Lincoln-Way Central || Lincoln-Way West || | + | | 2011 || [[Homewood-Flossmoor]] || [[Bradley-Bourbonnais]] || [[Lincoln-Way Central]] || Lincoln-Way West || |
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| 2006 || [[Bradley-Bourbonnais]] || || || || | | 2006 || [[Bradley-Bourbonnais]] || || || || | ||
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==Competitive Success== | ==Competitive Success== | ||
===IHSA State Tournament=== | ===IHSA State Tournament=== | ||
| + | *2025: Sandburg - 3rd place | ||
*2017: Sandburg - 4th Place | *2017: Sandburg - 4th Place | ||
*1994: Bradley-Bourbonnais - 2nd Place | *1994: Bradley-Bourbonnais - 2nd Place | ||
*1992: Bradley-Bourbonnais - 2nd Place | *1992: Bradley-Bourbonnais - 2nd Place | ||
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| + | ===Masonic State Tournament=== | ||
| + | *2024: Sandburg - 3rd Place | ||
| + | *2004: Bradley-Bourbonnais - Consolation | ||
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[[Category:High school leagues]] | [[Category:High school leagues]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:45, 3 April 2025
The Southwest Suburban Conference or SWSC is a league of high school programs across the south Chicago suburbs. All of these schools are eligible to compete in the "large school" Class AA of the Illinois High School Association (IHSA). The conference has consistently found success, with conference members having won the Class AA Sectional #8 of the IHSA State Series since at least 2015.
Until 2006, the conference was named the "South Inter-Conference Assocation" or "SICA". The SICA scholastic bowl league was founded by IHSSBCA Hall of Fame coach, Gene Kruse, of Bradley-Bourbonnais. The SICA was one of Illinois Scholastic Bowl's oldest competitive leagues.
The league has been using NAQT questions since at least 2010.
Current Members
| School | Location | Mascot | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victor J. Andrew | Tinley Park | Thunderbolts | |
| Sandburg | Orland Park | Eagles | |
| Homewood-Flossmoor | Flossmoor | Vikings | |
| Lincoln-Way Central | New Lenox | Knights | |
| Lincoln-Way East | Frankfort | Griffins | |
| Lincoln-Way West | New Lenox | Warriors | |
| Lockport Township | Lockport | Porters | |
| Bradley-Bourbonnais | Bradley | Boilermakers | |
| A.A. Stagg | Palos Hills | Chargers |
Former Members
- Bolingbrook
- Joliet West
- Lincoln-Way North † (closed 2016)
SWSC Conference Results (Varsity)
Competitive Success
IHSA State Tournament
- 2025: Sandburg - 3rd place
- 2017: Sandburg - 4th Place
- 1994: Bradley-Bourbonnais - 2nd Place
- 1992: Bradley-Bourbonnais - 2nd Place
Masonic State Tournament
- 2024: Sandburg - 3rd Place
- 2004: Bradley-Bourbonnais - Consolation