Joe came over to the table and joined the conference.

In July 2011, a new faith based, private school joined the conference.

Although other Texas schools have joined the conference since then, the tradition has remained.

To beat these guys for the first time since we joined the conference is neat.

South Milwaukee joined the conference for the 2009-2010 academic year.

Along with the changes in school populations, they also hear requests to join the conference.

The decision to join the conference will bring changes in games already scheduled for coming seasons.

"I suppose they wondered why you didn't join the conference."

Illinois State joined the conference in 1980, but didn't compete for the title until 1981.

However, neither school showed interest in joining the conference.