Hoosier Heritage Conference Adds Two New Private School Members

Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School and Guerin Catholic High School to join the conference in 2027-28 season

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The Hoosier Heritage Conference announced the addition of two new private school members, Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School and Guerin Catholic High School, who will join the conference starting in the 2027-28 school year. This will bring the conference membership to eight teams, including current public school members Greenfield-Central, Lebanon, Mt. Vernon, New Palestine, Pendleton Heights, and Yorktown.

Why it matters

The addition of the two private schools marks a significant change for the traditionally all-public Hoosier Heritage Conference, as it looks to expand its membership and competition. This move could impact the competitive balance and dynamics within the conference.

The details

Brebeuf Jesuit and Guerin Catholic, both currently members of the Circle City Conference, will officially join the Hoosier Heritage Conference in the 2027-28 school year. This comes as New Castle and Shelbyville are leaving the conference after this season, and Delta will depart after the 2026-27 school year, leaving the conference with just six teams for one year.

  • The Hoosier Heritage Conference announced the additions on February 14, 2026.
  • Brebeuf Jesuit and Guerin Catholic will begin full participation in the conference in the 2027-28 school year.
  • New Castle and Shelbyville will leave the conference after the 2025-26 school year.
  • Delta will leave the conference after the 2026-27 school year.

The players

Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School

A private high school in Indianapolis that is joining the Hoosier Heritage Conference starting in the 2027-28 school year.

Guerin Catholic High School

A private high school in Noblesville that is joining the Hoosier Heritage Conference starting in the 2027-28 school year.

Greg VanSlambrook

The principal of Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School.

Christine Williams

The principal of Guerin Catholic High School.

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What they’re saying

“We are excited to enter a new chapter for Brebeuf Jesuit athletics by joining the Hoosier Heritage Conference. The conference's values around sportsmanship and the role of athletics in a well-rounded education are a great match for Brebeuf, and our students will benefit from the new opportunities that the conference will provide. We are especially looking forward to developing relationships among our schools and learning from one another.”

— Greg VanSlambrook, Principal, Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School (statelinesportsnetwork.net)

“We are grateful for the opportunity to join the Hoosier Heritage Conference and for the many benefits this partnership will provide for our students, programs, and broader community. We look forward to building strong relationships and working closely with fellow member schools in the years ahead.”

— Christine Williams, Principal, Guerin Catholic High School (statelinesportsnetwork.net)

What’s next

The Hoosier Heritage Conference will continue to work with Brebeuf Jesuit and Guerin Catholic to integrate the new members and prepare for their full participation starting in the 2027-28 school year.

The takeaway

The addition of the two private schools, Brebeuf Jesuit and Guerin Catholic, to the traditionally all-public Hoosier Heritage Conference represents a significant shift in the conference's membership and competitive landscape. This move could lead to changes in the conference's dynamics and the opportunities available to student-athletes across the member schools.