According to a press release posted on their facebook page, Villa Grove CUSD #302 has formally submitted a letter of withdrawal from the Little Okaw Valley Conference. As members of the Southeast Division, travel time for students and parents, uncertainty of schools being able to field teams, low attendance at events and lack of natural rivalries were their main concerns. The press release continues, that Villa Grove has explored different avenues and is currently working on the option that best fits the interests of Villa Grove student-athletes and the school community.