Lakeland Athletic Conference
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The Lakeland Athletic Conference is a high school athletic conference created in 1980 with Buchanan Bucks, Cassopolis Rangers, Berrien Springs Shamrocks, Edwardsburg Eddies, Brandywine Bobcats, and River Valley Mustangs being the first members.
Former members include Lakeshore Lancers and Dowagiac Chieftains. In 1999, Lakeshore left the conference then in 2001, Dowagiac made their exit after winning conference the previous year.
In 2003-2004, Bridgman joined the conference.
[edit] Current members
Berrien Springs High School
Bridgman High School
Edwardsburg High School
[edit] Conference Champions (Football)
| Year | Conference Champion(s) | Year | Conference Champion(s) | Year | Conference Champion(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | TBD | 1999 | Berrien Springs Shamrocks | 1989 | Dowagiac Chieftains |
| 2008 | TBD | 1998 | Berrien Springs Shamrocks/ Edwardsburg Eddies | 1988 | Buchanan Bucks |
| 2007 | Coloma Comets | 1997 | Berrien Springs Shamrocks/Brandywine Bobcats/Edwardsburg Eddies | 1987 | Dowagiac Chieftains |
| 2006 | Cassopolis Rangers | 1996 | Brandywine Bobcats/River Valley | 1986 | Blue- Berrien Springs Shamrocks/ Red- Dowagiac Chieftains |
| 2005 | Edwardsburg Eddies | 1995 | Brandywine Bobcats | 1985 | Blue- Berrien Springs Shamrocks/ Red- Dowagiac Chieftains |
| 2004 | Berrien Springs Shamrocks | 1994 | Lakeshore Lancers[5] | 1984 | Blue- Berrien Springs Shamrocks/ Red- Dowagiac Chieftains |
| 2003 | Coloma Comets | 1993 | Dowagiac Chieftains | 1983 | Blue- Berrien Springs Shamrocks/ Red- Dowagiac Chieftains |
| 2002 | Coloma Comets/ Edwardsburg Eddies | 1992 | Lakeshore Lancers | 1982 | Blue- Berrien Springs Shamrocks/ Red- Dowagiac Chieftains |
| 2001 | Coloma Comets/ River Valley Mustangs | 1991 | Dowagiac Chieftains | 1981 | Cassopolis Rangers |
| 2000 | Edwardsburg Eddies | 1990 | Cassopolis Rangers/ Dowagiac Chieftains/ Lakeshore Lancers | 1980 | N/A |
[edit] Conference Champions (Boys Basketball)
| Year | Conference Champion(s) | Year | Conference Champion(s) | Year | Conference Champion(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | TBD | 1999 | Coloma Comets | 1989 | Cassopolis Rangers |
| 2008 | TBD | 1998 | Coloma Comets/ Lakeshore Lancers | 1988 | River Valley Mustangs |
| 2007 | Bridgman Bees | 1997 | Brandywine Bobcats | 1987 | Berrien Springs Shamrocks/ River Valley Mustangs/ |
| 2006 | Bridgman Bees | 1996 | Coloma Comets | 1986 | Blue- Berrien Springs Shamrocks/ Red- Lakeshore Lancers |
| 2005 | Bridgman Bees | 1995 | Coloma Comets/ Lakeshore Lancers | 1985 | Blue- Berrien Springs Shamrocks/ Red- Dowagiac Chieftains |
| 2004 | Coloma Comets | 1994 | Coloma Comets | 1984 | Blue- Berrien Springs Shamrocks/ Red- Dowagiac Chieftains |
| 2003 | Cassopolis Rangers | 1993 | River Valley Mustangs | 1983 | Blue- Cassopolis Rangers/ Red- Dowagiac Chieftains |
| 2002 | Cassopolis Rangers | 1992 | Brandywine Bobcats | 1982 | Cassopolis Rangers/ River Valley Mustangs |
| 2001 | Dowagiac Chieftains | 1991 | Berrien Springs Shamrocks | 1981 | River Valley Mustangs |
| 2000 | Berrien Springs Shamrocks/ Dowagiac Chieftains | 1990 | Berrien Springs Shamrocks/ Brandywine Bobcats | 1980 | N/A |
