It's just not the same now. Before Pike and LC left for the MIC, an argument could've been made that they were the 3rd or 4th best conference in the state when it came to football. Pike, LC, CN, Southport and Bloomington schools were at times ranked and ranked pretty high at various times dating back to 2008.
With the defections of Pike, LC, Perry meridian and Franklin central over the years and only adding the Terre Haute school's its dropped the conference down big time.
This season it'll be Columbus North and everyone else. Southport has built up a decent program but they'll be replacing a lot. Maybe they'll be better than advertised. Bloomington South will still be a tough out in 5A even though they've taken a step back since there nice runs from 14-16...