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The Downriver League is an athletic conference for high schools in Michigan. It was formed in 2009 after the dissolution of the Michigan Mega Conference by schools in the "Downriver" area of Metro Detroit. In 2018, Dearborn Edsel Ford was brought into the league to the fill the opening left by Taylor Kennedy after it closed and consolidated with Taylor Truman to make Taylor High. In 2019, Melvindale left to join the Western Wayne Athletic Conference.
Member schools edit
| Team[1] | Location | Enrollment | Class | Joined | Previous Conference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Park Jaguars | Allen Park | 1099 | A | 2009 | Michigan Mega Conference |
| Dearborn Edsel Ford Thunderbirds | Dearborn | 1657 | A | 2018 | Western Wayne Athletic Conference |
| Gibraltar Carlson Marauders | Gibraltar | 1123 | A | 2009 | Michigan Mega Conference |
| Lincoln Park Railsplitters | Lincoln Park | 1362 | A | 2009 | Michigan Mega Conference |
| Southgate Anderson Titans | Southgate | 1030 | A | 2009 | Michigan Mega Conference |
| Taylor Griffins | Taylor | 1678 | A | 2018 | None (school first established) |
| Trenton Trojans | Trenton | 886 | A | 2009 | Michigan Mega Conference |
| Woodhaven Warriors | Brownstown Township | 1614 | A | 2009 | Michigan Mega Conference |
| Wyandotte Roosevelt Bears | Wyandotte | 1295 | A | 2009 | Michigan Mega Conference |
Membership timeline edit
Football edit
This list goes through the 2023 season.
| # | Team | DRL Championships |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyandotte Roosevelt (6) | 2010-2013, 2017, 2020 |
| 2 | Woodhaven (6) | 2012, 2014, 2018-21 |
| 3 | Allen Park (4) | 2015, 2016, 2020-21 |
| 4 | Gibraltar Carlson | 18, 21, 22, 23 |
| 5 | Trenton | 2015, 2022 |
| 6 | Taylor Truman | 2012 |
| 7 | Melvindale | 2009 |
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