Big Eight Conference (IHSAA)

The Big Eight Conference is an athletic conference sanctioned by the Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA). It is comprised of eight high schools located in southwestern Indiana. The conference is primarily known for its competition in sports such as football, basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, cross country, track and field, golf, and swimming.

The conference's member schools are geographically concentrated in the Evansville, Indiana metropolitan area and surrounding communities. Member schools often have long-standing rivalries with one another, contributing to the competitive nature of the conference. The Big Eight Conference consistently produces teams and individual athletes that compete for sectional, regional, and state championships within the IHSAA structure.

Conference membership has changed over time with schools joining and leaving due to factors such as enrollment changes, geographic considerations, and competitive balance. The current alignment reflects an effort to create a conference of schools with similar enrollment sizes and competitive goals. While specific historical details and performance records are publicly available through the IHSAA and individual school websites, information regarding specific years of formation and realignment may vary based on the source.