The Big 7 League could be in a much different spot in the next couple of years as a merger with the Mid-East coule be on the way. 

The statement released Wednesday says that the administration from both leagues have met and are communicating in regards to a potential merger. 

School reps seek the merger to improve scheduling logistics, increase academic and extracurricular opportunities, and further elevate the reputations of both leagues. 

The Big 7 was formed in 1926 and consists of Hiawatha, Holton, Jefferson West, Nemaha Central, Perry-Lecompton, Riverside, Royal Valley, and Sabetha. Riverside is set to leave the Big 7 at the end of the 2023-2024 school year. 

The Mid-East League was formed in 1948 and currently consists of Riley County, Rock Creek, Rossville, Silver Lake, St. Marys, and Wabaunsee. Rock Creek is departing for the NCKL at the end of the 2023-2024 school year. 

The two leagues will continue to meet independently and collaboratively to work towards a potential merger with the possibility of competition to begin during the 2024-2025 school year.