The Coal Belt Conference was an Illinois high school athletic conference in existence from 1946 to 1956.[1][2] The conference dissolved when 5 of its 7 members joined the Black Diamond Conference full-time.[3]
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Members
| School | Location | Nickname | Colors | Years Member | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbondale University High School [4] | Carbondale, Illinois | Lynxes | Maroon Gray |
1946–1956 | Joined the Black Diamond Conference in 1963. Closed in 1968.[5] |
| Carterville High School | Carterville, Illinois | Lions | Navy Blue Orange |
1946-1956 | Left for the Black Diamond Conference. Joined the Southern Illinois River-to-River Conference in 2010. |
| Christopher High School | Christopher, Illinois | Bearcats | Blue Orange |
1946-1956 | Left for the Black Diamond Conference. |
| Elkville High School | Elkville, Illinois | Bluebirds | Blue White |
1946-1956 | Left for the Black Diamond Conference. Consolidated with Vergennes and Dowell to form Elverado in 1962. |
| Hurst-Bush High School | Hurst, Illinois | Hummers | Blue Gold |
1946-1956 | Closed in 1966. |
| Sesser High School | Sesser, Illinois | Red Devils | Maroon White |
1946-1956 | Left for the Black Diamond Conference. Consolidated with Valier to form Sesser-Valier in 1963. |
| Zeigler High School | Zeigler, Illinois | Purple Tornadoes | Purple White |
1946-1956 | Left for the Black Diamond Conference. Consolidated with Royalton to form Zeigler-Royalton in 1962. |
See also
References
- ^ "The Great Conferences". Archived from the original on 2016-04-23. Retrieved 2011-10-14.
- ^ "Black Diamond Conference". www.chesteryellowjackets.com. Archived from the original on 2010-12-14.
- ^ "Black Diamond Conference History and Facts". Archived from the original on 2008-04-15. Retrieved 2008-04-15.
- ^ "Carbondale University High School "Lynxes"".
- ^ "Pulliam Hall | Facilities and Energy Management | SIU". Facilities and Energy Management. Retrieved 2023-04-16.
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