MCC Now The Crossroads League
The former Mid-Central College Conference, which includes Grace College, Goshen College and Bethel College, officially got a new name Wednesday.
League Commissioner J.D. Collins announced that the 10-school athletic conference is now known as the Crossroads League.
The creation of the new brand took several factors into account; the conference’s location in the Midwest, each institution being faith-based, and communicating elite athletics. “Our League now communicates, both visually and through the name, all of the things our institutions hold dear; our unique faith, top-flight athletics, and our foundation in the Midwest”, said Collins. Collins’ strong satisfaction with the brand was echoed unanimously by all ten institution Presidents when Intersection presented the new brand in late April.
Moving forward, the Crossroads League’s commitment to academic excellence, competitive athletics, and a life of strong faith application will not waver. The League will continue to compete regularly in the NAIA’s national tournaments as well as continuing to produce the nation’s top Academic All-Americans year in and year out.
The Crossroads League is a ten-institution athletic conference in the NAIA. The Crossroads League offers 15 year round sports throughout Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. The league will continue to be a pioneer in academic excellence, competitive athletics and a faith-driven focus both on and off the field. The Crossroads League consists of ten colleges and universities: Bethel College (Mishawaka, IN); Goshen College (Goshen, IN); Grace College (Winona Lake, IN); Huntington University (Huntington, IN); Indiana Wesleyan University (Marion, IN); Marian University (Indianapolis, IN); Mount Vernon Nazarene University (Mount Vernon, OH); University of Saint Francis (Fort Wayne, IN); Spring Arbor University (Spring Arbor, MI); and Taylor University (Upland, IN).