The Northeast 8 remains with seven schools after it was decided it was not the right time to fill its vacancy.
 
21 Sports learned West Branch & Salem applied after the Eastern Buckeye Conference disbanded
 
Commissioner Rob Conklin issued the following statement:
 
 
"The Board of Directors of the Northeast 8 Athletic Conference met regarding its current vacancy and unanimously, after lengthy conversations, decided that filling said vacancy at this time was not in the best interest of its core members.
 
The NE8 prides itself on its stability and putting the needs of each individual member school at the forefront.  The Conference believes this decision, at this time, reflects the Core Values upon which the Conference was founded nearly a decade ago: Sportsmanship, Respect, Compassion, and Trust.
 
We sincerely want to thank the applicants who expressed an interest in the Conference and wish them nothing but the best in their quest for a new home, continued success and positive relations with the NE8 member schools."